Penfield

American  

[pen-feeld] / ˈpɛn fild /

noun

1. Wilder Graves 1891–1976, American-Canadian neurosurgeon.

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Penfield Scientific  

/ pĕn′fēld′ /

1. American-born Canadian neurosurgeon noted for his experimental work on the exposed brains of conscious humans. His findings increased scientific understanding of the functions of the brain, brain diseases such as epilepsy, and the mechanisms involved in speech.

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Example Sentences

With the conflict halting around 95% of prewar traffic through the corridor, according to Syracuse University supply chain management professor Patrick Penfield, markets are pricing in a conflict premium that flows to American pumps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The Penfield Reef Lighthouse off Fairfield, Conn., with its 19th century aesthetics and two-story keepers quarters, starts at $50,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

In his book Penfield highlighted that the homunculus was mainly a model for teaching medical students; that it must not be overinterpreted.

From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 2023

In the chip hierarchy, credit cards are at the bottom, Syracuse’s Penfield said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2023

“You set your Penfield too weak,” he said to her.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick