eponym

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• Our argument is for the retention of the eponyms along with their descriptive equivalents in science instruction.

  Academic text (1993)

• We have detailed here an instructional sequence consisting of two steps to teach and learn eponyms and their scientific history.

  Academic text (1993)

• There are multiple eponyms applied to fractures in this region.

  Academic text (2003)

• Educational Implications of Eponyms in Science Instruction

  Academic text (1993)

• The latter are especially remembered because an eponym was coined in memory of their discovery or invention.

  Academic text (1993)

• The study of the origins of eponyms is called eponymy.

  Academic text (1993)

• In this article, we introduce the reader to the historical merits of learning eponyms by providing one illustrative example each in earth science, physics, chemistry, plant biology, and human biology and medicine.

  Academic text (1993)

• The word "paparazzi" is an eponym originating in the 1960 film La Dolce Vita directed by Federico Fellini.

  Blog text (26)

• In 1909, Hanes 3 coined the term "hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia," but the triple eponym survived and has gained universal acceptance.

  Academic text (2003)

• The word 'sandwich' is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich, who is credited with its creation.

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