In the previous section, Barrett is written both with and without the apostrophe /s/. Using the Book of Style as a reference, explain why both are correct

What will be an ideal response?


When the eponym is used immediately preceding a noun, it does not take the possessive form (Barrett esophagus). When the eponym stands alone, the noun is assumed and the apostrophe s is used (Barrett's).

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