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Sherrington

biographical name

Sher·​ring·​ton ˈsher-iŋ-tən How to pronounce Sherrington (audio)
Sir Charles Scott 1857–1952 English physiologist

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“Sherrington.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sherrington. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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