WILLIS JOHN ABBOT
\wˈɪlis d͡ʒˈɒn ˈabət], \wˈɪlis dʒˈɒn ˈabət], \w_ˈɪ_l_i_s dʒ_ˈɒ_n ˈa_b_ə_t]\
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An American journalist and author; born in Connecticut in 1863. He is connected with the New York press. With the exception of a "Life of Carter Harrison", his works consist principally of popular histories for young people, among which are: "Blue Jackets of 1776"; "Blue Jackets of 1812"; "Blue Jackets of '61"; "Battle Fields and Camp Fires"; "American Ships and Sailors".
By Charles Dudley Warner
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Sporadic Retinoblastoma
- A malignant arising nuclear layer retina that is most primary eye in children. The tumor tends to occur early childhood or infancy present at birth. majority are sporadic, but condition may be transmitted as autosomal dominant trait. Histologic features include dense cellularity, small round polygonal cells, areas of calcification and necrosis. An abnormal pupil reflex (leukokoria); NYSTAGMUS; STRABISMUS; visual loss represent common clinical characteristics this condition. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles Practice Oncology, 5th ed, p2104)