von Willebrand
— Noun
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~ Finnish physician who first described vascular hemophilia (1870-1949)
von Willebrand's disease
— Noun
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~ a form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a deficiency of the coagulation factor and by mucosal bleeding
Vaughan Williams
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~ English composer influenced by folk tunes and music of the Tudor period (1872-1958)
violet wood sorrel
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~ perennial herb of eastern North America with palmately compound leaves and usually rose-purple flowers
Victoria Clafin Woodhull
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~ United States advocate of women's suffrage; in 1872 she was the first woman to run for the United States presidency (1838-1927)
virgin wool
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~ wool not used before; wool not processed or woven before