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Chaddock reflex

Chaddock reflex noun: a diagnostic reflex similar to the Babinski reflex, but where stroking the lateral malleolus causes extension of the big toe, indicating damage to the corticospinal tract.

Noun

Chaddock reflex (plural Chaddock reflexes)

  1. A diagnostic reflex similar to the Babinski reflex, but where stroking the lateral malleolus causes extension of the big toe, indicating damage to the corticospinal tract.

Forms of Chaddock reflex

pluralChaddock reflexes

Origin of Chaddock reflex

Identified by Charles Gilbert Chaddock in 1911.

Questions about Chaddock reflex

What does Chaddock reflex mean?
Chaddock reflex means a diagnostic reflex similar to the Babinski reflex, but where stroking the lateral malleolus causes extension of the big toe, indicating damage to the corticospinal tract.
What part of speech is Chaddock reflex?
Chaddock reflex is a noun.
What is the plural of Chaddock reflex?
The plural of Chaddock reflex is Chaddock reflexes.

Words near Chaddock reflex in the dictionary

  1. Chaddesden
  2. Chaddesley Corbett
  3. chaddi
  4. chaddis
  5. chaddock
  6. Chaddock reflex
  7. Chaddock reflexes
  8. Chaddock's sign
  9. chaddocks
  10. chaddor
  11. chaddors

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