Wolff, Louis

Wolff,

Louis, U.S. cardiologist, 1898-1972. Wolff-Chaikoff block - blocking of the organic binding of iodine and its incorporation into hormone caused by large doses of iodine. Synonym(s): Wolff-Chaikoff effectWolff-Chaikoff effect - Synonym(s): Wolff-Chaikoff blockWolff-Parkinson-White syndrome - an electrocardiographic pattern sometimes associated with paroxysmal tachycardia. Synonym(s): preexcitation syndrome