Uhthoff's phenomenon

proper noun

The worsening of neurological symptoms in multiple sclerosis and similar conditions when the body becomes overheated.

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Uhthoff's signUhthoff's symptomUhthoff's syndrome
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The worsening of neurological symptoms in multiple sclerosis and similar conditions when the body becomes overheated.

    Synonyms: Uhthoff's sign, Uhthoff's symptom, Uhthoff's syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe worsening of neurological symptoms in multiple sclerosis and similar conditions when the body becomes overheated.

Similar
Uhthoff's signUhthoff's symptomUhthoff's syndrome
Also see
uhthoff's signuhthoff's symptom

Origin

First described by Wilhelm Uhthoff in 1890.

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Uhthoff's phenomenon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Uhthoff's%20phenomenon

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“Uhthoff's phenomenon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Uhthoff's%20phenomenon. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Uhthoff's phenomenon,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Uhthoff's%20phenomenon.

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