Russell's sign

noun

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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Origin

Named after British psychiatrist Gerald Russell.

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Russell's sign. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Russell's%20sign

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