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Uhthoff's phenomenon

Uhthoff's phenomenon proper noun: the worsening of neurological symptoms in multiple sclerosis and similar conditions when the body becomes overheated.

Proper noun

Uhthoff's phenomenon

  1. The worsening of neurological symptoms in multiple sclerosis and similar conditions when the body becomes overheated.
    Synonyms:
    Uhthoff's sign, Uhthoff's symptom, Uhthoff's syndrome

Synonyms of Uhthoff's phenomenon

Origin of Uhthoff's phenomenon

First described by Wilhelm Uhthoff in 1890.

Questions about Uhthoff's phenomenon

What does Uhthoff's phenomenon mean?
Uhthoff's phenomenon means the worsening of neurological symptoms in multiple sclerosis and similar conditions when the body becomes overheated.
What part of speech is Uhthoff's phenomenon?
Uhthoff's phenomenon is a proper noun.

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