<Li> In intellectual property law an eponym can refer to a generic trademark or brand name, a form of metonymy, such as aspirin, heroin and thermos in the United States . </Li> <Li> In geography, places and towns can also be given an eponymous name through a relationship to an important figure . Peloponnesus, for instance, was said to derive its name from the Greek hero Pelops . In historical times, new towns have often been named (and older communities renamed) after their founders, discoverers, or notable individuals . Examples include Vancouver, British Columbia, named for explorer George Vancouver; and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, originally called Isbister's Settlement but renamed after Queen Victoria's husband and consort in 1866 . </Li> <Li> In science and technology, discoveries and innovations are often named after the discoverer or a figure influential in their advance . Examples are Avogadro's number, the Diesel engine, meitnerium, Alzheimer's disease, and the Apgar score . For a different view of the process see Stigler's law of eponymy . </Li> <Li> In art: <Ul> <Li> Plays, books, and other forms of entertainment may have eponymous names, such as the ancient Greek epic The Odyssey, derived from its principal character, Odysseus, and the novel Robinson Crusoe . </Li> <Li> The term is also applied to music, usually with regard to record titles, where it is prevalent and leads to confusion . For example, Bad Company's first album was entitled Bad Company and contained a popular song named "Bad Company". Parodying this, the band R.E.M. titled a 1988 compilation album Eponymous . </Li> </Ul> </Li>

Which disease name is an example of an eponym