Chaddock reflex en · NOUN
Etymology
Identified by Charles Gilbert Chaddock in 1911.
Meanings
- A diagnostic reflex similar to the Babinski reflex, but where stroking the lateral malleolus causes extension of the big toe, indicating damage to the corticospinal tract.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddock reflexes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |