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'''Adeline Yen Mah''' ({{IPA|ædəˈliːn jɛn mɑː}}) is a Chinese-American author and physician. She is best known for her autobiographical novel ''Falling Leaves''.

==Pronunciation==
The name Adeline Yen Mah is pronounced as ædəˈliːn jɛn mɑː.

==Etymology==
The name Adeline is of French origin and means "noble". Yen is a common Chinese surname and Mah is a common surname in China and other parts of Asia.

==Career==
Adeline Yen Mah is a [[physician]] by profession. She worked in the field of [[anesthesiology]] before turning to writing. Her first book, ''Falling Leaves'', is an autobiographical novel that details her life growing up in China and her experiences with child abuse. The book was a critical and commercial success, and has been translated into several languages.

==Related Terms==
* [[Autobiography]]
* [[Anesthesiology]]
* [[Child abuse]]
* [[Chinese-American]]
* [[Physician]]

==See Also==
* [[List of Chinese-American authors]]
* [[List of physicians]]

==References==
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