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Russell's sign

Russell's sign noun: the presence of calluses on the knuckles or back of the hand, caused by contact with the incisors during self-induced vomiting, generally a sign of an eating disorder.

Noun

Russell's sign

  1. The presence of calluses on the knuckles or back of the hand, caused by contact with the incisors during self-induced vomiting, generally a sign of an eating disorder.

Origin of Russell's sign

Named after British psychiatrist Gerald Russell.

Questions about Russell's sign

What does Russell's sign mean?
Russell's sign means the presence of calluses on the knuckles or back of the hand, caused by contact with the incisors during self-induced vomiting, generally a sign of an eating disorder.
What part of speech is Russell's sign?
Russell's sign is a noun.

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