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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley