# 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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