Cushing

/ˈkʊʃɪŋ/
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Other forms: Cushings

Definitions of Cushing
  1. noun
    United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)
    synonyms: Harvery Williams Cushing, Harvey Cushing
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    brain doctor, neurologist
    a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it
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