Etymology

Achilles tendon reflex time

Today it means: A measurement of the half-relaxation time of the Achilles tendon, used to diagnose disorders of the thyroid. Full definition →

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First use appears c. 1934 in medical literature, although the exact date of its first use is uncertain.

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