Blalock

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Alfred Blalock, an American surgeon.

  • B. anastomosis — a technique for repair of tetralogy of Fallot in which there is an end-to-side anastomosis of the subclavian and pulmonary arteries.
  • B. ligation — a technique for placement of a ligature around the aorta to isolate the ductus arteriosus in the surgical repair of patent ductus arteriosus.

Blalock, meaning "dark-haired person" (Middle English Blakelok), is a Scottish surname originally found in Westmorland among the Strathclyde Britons. It may refer to:

In medicine:

  • Alfred Blalock, 20th century American innovator in the field of medical science most noted for his research on the medical condition of shock and the development of the Blalock-Taussig Shunt

In sports:

In acting:

  • Jolene Blalock, American actress best known for her role as T'Pol on the television series Star Trek: Enterprise.



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