Etymology

tetralogy of Fallot

Today it means: A congenital heart defect, characterised by the four findings of ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy and an overriding aorta. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Arthur Fallot (1850–1911), French physician.

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