Parkinson

//ˈpɑɹ.kɪn.sən// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as a patronymic. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. countable, uncountable

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cyril northcote parkinsonjames parkinson

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"The gel is injected as a liquid. In the brain, it reverts to a jelly-like substance and can be administered to specific areas impaired by Parkinson’s or a stroke. The stem cells can then be instructed to create replacement neurons."

Etymology

From a Middle English diminutive of the given name Peter + -son.

Related phrases

Parkinson's diseaseParkinson-plus syndromeWolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

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