Asboe-Hansen sign

noun

The extension of a blister to adjacent unblistered skin when pressure is put on the top of the bulla.

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Meanings

nounAsboe-Hansen sign (plural not attested)
  1. no pluralmedicineThe extension of a blister to adjacent unblistered skin when pressure is put on the top of the bulla.

Origin

Named for Gustav Asboe-Hansen (1917–1989), Danish physician.

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Translations

Portuguese sinal de Asboe-Hansen
  • sinal de Asboe-Hansenthe extension of a blister to adjacent skin with pressure
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APA

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MLA

“Asboe-Hansen sign.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Asboe-Hansen%20sign. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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