| Halsted's law | Transplanted tissue will grow only if there is a lack of that tissue in the host. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Halsted's operation | An operation for the radical correction of inguinal hernia. Synonym: radical mastectomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Halsted's suture | A suture placed through the subcuticular fascia; used for exact skin approximation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Halsted, William Stewart | <person> U.S. Surgeon, 1852-1922. See: Halsted's law, Halsted's operation, Halsted's suture. (05 Mar 2000) |