Penfield

[ pĕn′fēld′ ]

Wilder Graves 1891-1976

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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Observing them, McIntyre smiled and was still smiling amusedly when Penfield addressed him.

The Red Seal |Natalie Sumner Lincoln
Not a poem of mine will I send you, Mr. Penfield, or any of your hard-hearted staff.

The Wide Awake Girls in Winsted |Katharine Ellis Barrett
Mrs. Penfield expects him back early next week, but it is impossible to be certain about his return.

The Mystery of the Downs |John R. Watson
"But——" began Mrs. Penfield once more, when Mrs. Fessenden interposed.

On the Lightship |Herman Knickerbocker Viel

Penfield was talking, talking straight ahead, but although Robert heard the words, they conveyed no meaning to him.

The Silver Butterfly |Mrs. Wilson Woodrow

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