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Simpson

simp·son

UK/ˈsɪmp.sən/ US/ˈsɪmpsʌn/ fairly common

noun

2.

Scottish obstetrician and surgeon who pioneered in the use of ether and discovered the anesthetic effects of chloroform (1811-1870)

Origin

From Middle English Sympson, equivalent to Sim, the short form of Simon, + -son.

Phrases

  • Simpson County
  • Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome
  • Young-Simpson syndrome

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