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Nikolsky's sign

Nikolsky's sign proper noun: a clinical dermatological sign where slight rubbing of the skin results in exfoliation of the outermost layer.

Proper noun

Nikolsky's sign

  1. A clinical dermatological sign where slight rubbing of the skin results in exfoliation of the outermost layer.

Origin of Nikolsky's sign

Named after Pyotr Nikolsky (1858–1940), Russian physician.

Questions about Nikolsky's sign

What does Nikolsky's sign mean?
Nikolsky's sign means a clinical dermatological sign where slight rubbing of the skin results in exfoliation of the outermost layer.
What part of speech is Nikolsky's sign?
Nikolsky's sign is a proper noun.

Words near Nikolsky's sign in the dictionary

  1. Nikolis
  2. Nikoloff
  3. Nikolov
  4. Nikolovs
  5. Nikolsky
  6. Nikolsky's sign
  7. Nikolsky's viper
  8. Nikolsky's vipers
  9. nikomycine
  10. Nikon
  11. Nikon choir

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