def parse_description(description):
    """Return the parameter name and unit from the parameter description

    :param description: A description containing a parameter name and unit
    :type description: string
    :returns: Name and units of a parameter
    :rtype: tuple

    >>> description = "Temperature, water, degrees Celsius"
    >>> parse_description(description)
    ('Temperature', 'degrees Celsius')
    """
    name = description.split(",")[0]
    units = description.split(",")[-1].strip()

    return name, units