Babinski Sign (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 observed a positive Babinski sign in the patient, indicating a possible brain injury.
- In infants under two years old, the Babinski sign is a normal reflex, but in adults, it can be a sign of neurological damage.
- The physical therapist was trained to check for the Babinski sign in patients with spinal cord injuries.
- After the accident, the patient's doctor looked for the Babinski sign to assess the extent of the brain damage.
- The presence of a Babinski sign in the patient's left foot suggested a possible lesion in the spinal cord.