| Silverman illuminator | <apparatus> A small annular lamp used with a reflector, and mounted on the objective by means of a small three jaw chuck. It furnishes above-stage illumination particularly suited to low powers. Because it generates considerable heat, care must be exercised in its use. (05 Aug 1998) |
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| Silverman, Leslie | <person> U.S. Engineer, 1914-1966. See: Silverman-Lilly pneumotachograph. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Silverman, William | <person> 20th century U.S. Paediatrician. See: Caffey-Silverman syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Caffey-Silverman syndrome | Neonatal subperiosteal bone formation over many bones, especially the mandible and clavicles and the shafts of long bones; it follows fever, usually appearing before 6 months of age and disappearing during childhood. Synonym: Caffey's disease, Caffey's syndrome, Caffey-Silverman syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
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