Burtonization

/ˌbɜːrtənəˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

A medical procedure or process related to Dr. Burton or a specific surgical/therapeutic technique named after someone called Burton.

Etymology

From a proper name 'Burton' + '-ization' (Latin -izo + '-tion'), forming a noun referring to a named medical procedure or technique. The specific origin depends on which Dr. Burton this references.

Kelly Says

Medical terminology often honors the doctors who discovered techniques—'burtonization' shows how surgeons and physicians immortalize their innovations by having procedures named after them!

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