================================================== Pandora's Word Box Ideas in Words Medicine Arts and Sciences ================================================== To: Esteemed Colleagues, Scholars, Educators, Students, Poets and others who may enjoy the beauty and elegance of ideas in words illustrated by fine arts. From: W. Wertelecki M.D. ================================================== Current Posting TUBER TUBEROUS TUBERCULOSIS PHTHYSIS CONSUMPTION *********** Diversion Version ************** Tuber is a swelling or a prominence like a potato, a term used to describe abnormalities seen in Tuberculosis (TB or TBC) and Tuberous Sclerosis. Tuberous Sclerosis is a genetic disorder causing tuber like benign tumors as well as malignant neoplasias or cancer. Consumption or Tuberculosis is a consumptive (destructive) disease also known as PHTHYsis (decay). Continued in: http://www.consultsos.com/pandora/intro.htm Illustrations: Works by Peter Rubens (Reubens), Karel Dujardin, G de La Tour, J. Jordaens and more. ================================================== PLEASE SHARE THE ABOVE MESSAGE ================================================== Dedicated to the prevention of Developmental Disabilities and Birth Defects. ================================================== Questions and Comments: http:ibis-birthdefects.org http:pandorawordbox.com Subscribe/Unsusbribe: http://www.consultsos.com/pandora/pwblogin.htm Sponsors/Champions/Advertisements http://www.consultsos.com/pandora/advertise.htm Note: web pages read per week ~ 15000. ==============================================