Meanings
proper noun
- A clinical dermatological sign where slight rubbing of the skin results in exfoliation of the outermost layer.
Origin
Named after Pyotr Nikolsky (1858–1940), Russian physician.
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APA
Nikolsky's sign. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nikolsky's%20sign
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“Nikolsky's sign.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nikolsky's%20sign. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Nikolsky's sign,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nikolsky's%20sign.
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