| Laplace's forceps | A forceps for approximating intestines during surgical anastomosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Laplace's law | The equilibrium relationship between transmural pressure difference (dP), wall tension (T), and radius of curvature (R) in a concave surface; for a sphere: dP = 2T/R; for a cylinder: dP = T/R. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Laplace, Ernest | <person> U.S. Surgeon, 1861-1924. See: Laplace's forceps. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Laplace, Pierre de | <person> French mathematician, 1749-1827. See: Laplace's law. (05 Mar 2000) |