Babinski (Noun)
Meaning
Extension upward of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front; normal in infants under the age of two years but a sign of brain or spinal cord injury in older persons.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor performed a Babinski test to assess the patient's neurological function after the accident.
- A positive Babinski sign was observed in the patient, indicating possible damage to the central nervous system.
- In infants under two years old, a Babinski reflex is a normal response to stimulation of the sole of the foot.
- The presence of a Babinski sign in adults is often associated with upper motor neuron lesions or spinal cord injuries.
- The neurologist gently stroked the patient's foot to elicit a Babinski response and assess the extent of the brain damage.