Questions: The "duct of Santorini" is an example of the use of a(n) - eponym acronym

The "duct of Santorini" is an example of the use of a(n) - 
eponym
acronym
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The answer is eponym.

Explanation
Option 1: Eponym

An eponym is a name or term derived from the name of a person. The "duct of Santorini" is named after Giovanni Domenico Santorini, an Italian anatomist. Therefore, it is an example of an eponym.

Option 2: Acronym

An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase. Since "duct of Santorini" is not formed from initials, it is not an acronym.

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