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Word: fibroid (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Because the nonmalignant fibroid, or fibromyoma, of the uterus is by far the commonest tumor among women, says Dr. Frank, "the health, happiness and future morale of many a patient will rest on the tact, insight and kindliness with which the attending physician . . . enlightens her about [its] presence ... An incautious 'You have large fibroids . . . which must come out at once' may produce panic and ... in due time she will find an operator willing to mutilate her without valid indications." In the same issue of the Journal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Fear of Cancer | 8/1/1949 | See Source »

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