Etymology

Russell's sign

Today it 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. Full definition →

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The story

Named after British psychiatrist Gerald Russell.

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