eponym
eponym
This is an abbreviation for eponymous term.
eponymous term
A term that includes or is derived from the name of a person or place.
Notes
The eponym is typical the name of a person who invented, discovered or created the original description of the concept to which the eponymous term applies.
SNOMED CT Editorial Guidelines encourage inclusion of eponymous terms as synonyms but deprecate their use in fully specified names.
Examples
Down syndrome
Moro reflex
Whipple procedure
Alternatives
Eponym
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