Parkinson
/ˈpɑɹ.kɪn.sən/ name
name ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname originating as a patronymic. countable, uncountable
- 2 A suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"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.