Associations to the word «Cushing»

Wiktionary

CUSHING, proper noun. A surname​.
CUSHING REFLEX, noun. A physiological nervous system response to increased intracranial pressure that results in the triad of increased blood pressure, irregular breathing, and a reduction of the heart rate.
CUSHING ULCER, noun. A gastric ulcer produced by elevated intracranial pressure.

Dictionary definition

CUSHING, noun. United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939).

Wise words

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Joseph Conrad