Etymology

Battle's sign

Today it means: Mastoid ecchymosis: a late indication of fracture of middle cranial fossa of the skull, appearing as bruising over one or both of the mastoid processes at least a day after the injury, and sometimes associated with underlying brain trauma. Full definition →

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The story

Named after William Henry Battle.

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