1 definition by American Society of Neurology
The Wilson Phenomenon is where any act conducted by Wilson is therefore considered morally, ethically and legally acceptable. It acts as a precedent.
Based off Samuel Wilson, American-born British neurologist in the early 20th century who discovered the copper overload disease, aptly named Wilson's Disease. Samuel Wilson was also credited with the use of the term extrapyramidal in reference to the study of human neuroanatomy. Samuel Wilson's great-grandson is also a doctor - eminent Australian Christopher Wilson. Both Wilson's are credited to be incredibly knowledged in ethics,, morality and law.
Based off Samuel Wilson, American-born British neurologist in the early 20th century who discovered the copper overload disease, aptly named Wilson's Disease. Samuel Wilson was also credited with the use of the term extrapyramidal in reference to the study of human neuroanatomy. Samuel Wilson's great-grandson is also a doctor - eminent Australian Christopher Wilson. Both Wilson's are credited to be incredibly knowledged in ethics,, morality and law.
Friend 1: Do you think that's allowed?
Friend 2: Yes it falls under Wilson's Phenomenon, Mr. Wilson was known to have conducted it, therefore it's allowed.
Friend 2: Yes it falls under Wilson's Phenomenon, Mr. Wilson was known to have conducted it, therefore it's allowed.
by American Society of Neurology May 13, 2017