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Houdini, Harry(dictionary)

Houdini, Harry (oh) and rhabdosarcoma (medicine)


Houdini, Harry (oh)



(1874-1926) a US magician (=an entertainer who performs Magic tricks) , who became famous for his great skill at escaping from chains, handcuffs, and locked containers, even when he was under water

rhabdosarcoma (medicine)


rhabdosarcoma
<oncology, tumour> A very dangerous cancer which develops from striated muscle tissue. Thereare three major forms:

1. Alveolar rhabdosarcoma: this cancer, which most often afflicts adolescents, typically develops in the extremities, body or eye cavities.

2. Embryonal rhabdosarcoma: this cancer, which strikes infants and young children, develops in the head, neck, extremities or lower genitourinary tract.

3. Pleiomorphic rhabdosarcoma: this cancer strikes adults and typically develops in the extremities.