| Miles | William E., British surgeon, 1869-1947. See: Miles' operation, Miles resection. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Miles resection | Combined abdominoperineal resection for carcinoma of the rectum. Synonym: Miles resection. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Miles' operation | Combined abdominoperineal resection for carcinoma of the rectum. Synonym: Miles resection. (05 Mar 2000) |
| milesian | 1. <geography> Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants. 2. Descended from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons are said to have conquered Ireland about 1300 b. C.; or pertaining to the descendants of King Milesius; hence, Irish. Origin: L. Milesius, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |