How Do You Spell Tourette's
The correct spelling is Tourette's, with an apostrophe before the final s. It is named after the French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette. The apostrophe indicates a possessive form, referring to the syndrome first described by Dr. Tourette.
Common Spelling Mistakes
People often misspell it as Tourette, Touret, or Tourettes. Omitting the apostrophe or adding an extra s changes the standard medical spelling. The accepted form in medical literature is Tourette's syndrome.
Why Correct Spelling Matters
Using the correct spelling helps you find accurate medical and scientific information. Search engines and databases rely on precise terms to return relevant results. For more details on the condition and its spelling, see the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke page at https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Tourette-Syndrome-Information-Page.
