September 28, 2012, 20:33
CaterwaullerAnother Eponym?
This online dictionary indicates that condom is thought to be an eponym.
read here Your thoughts?
September 29, 2012, 00:41
Richard EnglishI had heard that the name was eponymous - but I don't believe that it is. This article seems to cast doubt on the eponymous origin as well -
http://www.wordorigins.org/ind...ite/comments/condom/September 29, 2012, 07:07
<Proofreader>We should all be glad it wasn't invented by Dr. Guillotine.
September 29, 2012, 20:39
KallehAh...sounds like a legend. There are a lot of medical procedures, equipment and even diseases named after physicians, though.