nystagmus
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9.9
- noun
- /nɪˈstæɡməs/
- Specialized
:
nistagmo
- Spontaneous nystagmus was tested by observing for right- or left-beating nystagmus present at rest.
- positional nystagmus
- paroxysmal nystagmus
- spontaneous nystagmus
The the movement of the eyes nystagmus and This is why some people give it the name Immaculate concussion.
- The the movement of the eyes nystagmus and This is why some people give it the name Immaculate concussion.
Examples
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Millie, who was 22 months old at the onset of the study, had CVI, nystagmus, and astigmatism.
Academic text (2007) -
A 22% reduced left vestibular response and right-beating nystagmus were found on electronystagmography.
Academic text (2010) -
In Group 2, injections were stopped when 2 or 3 objective measures of nystagmus were present.
Academic text (2008) -
The most common atypical finding was prolonged nystagmus, which occurred in 12 patients.
Academic text (1995) -
A vertical-torsional nystagmus is noted in the plane of the superior canal.
Academic text (2009) -
Various forms of atypical nystagmus were seen, as summarized in Table 1.
Academic text (1995) -
Of 100 consecutive patients with paroxysmal positional nystagmus, 62 had typical BPPV and 38 had APPN.
Academic text (1995) -
A 5-year-old girl with ocular albinism and nystagmus whose distance acuity with best correction is 20/200.
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The doctor explained that nystagmus can affect a person's balance and coordination.
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During the examination, the patient exhibited clear signs of nystagmus, making diagnosis easier.
Compounds
- Specialized
A quick uncontrolled movement of the eyes when your body turns that makes the world seem to spin
- Specialized
Small automatic quick movements of the eyes that keep vision steady
- Specialized
A slow eye movement after spinning stops that goes opposite the spin direction
How Severe
- Specialized
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9.9
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nystagmus comes from the Greek word nystagmos, which means 'nodding'. Think of the eyes 'nodding' quickly and over and over without control, which is why the medical word describes those repeated, quick eye movements.