Etymology

Myerson's sign

Today it means: A clinical physical examination finding, often indicative of neurodegenerative conditions, in which a patient is unable to resist blinking when tapped repetitively on the glabella. Full definition →

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The story

Named for Abraham Myerson, an American neurologist.

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