Babinski
- noun
- /bəˈbɪnski/
- Specialized
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reflejo de Babinski
- The neurologist checked for the Babinski by stroking the patient's foot.
Examples
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In infants, the Babinski is a normal reflex and usually disappears by age two.
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A positive Babinski in adults can indicate damage to the central nervous system.
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The Babinski reflex is important.
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Look at the Babinski response!
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The doctor explained that a positive Babinski in adults may suggest possible nerve damage.
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During the examination, the nurse observed the patient's Babinski response to check for nerve issues.
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In young children, the presence of a Babinski reflex is expected as part of their normal development.
Synonyms
1
6.8
Toes move up when the sole is touched, normal in babies but may show nerve damage in adults
A big toe moving upward when the sole is stroked, normal in babies but showing nerve damage in adults
Compounds
- Specialized
1
6.8
Toes move up when the sole is touched, normal in babies but may show nerve damage in adults
- Specialized
A big toe moving upward when the sole is stroked, normal in babies but showing nerve damage in adults
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Babinski is named after the Polish doctor Babiński, who first described a reflex where the toes go up when the bottom of the foot is stroked. So a 'positive Babinski' is the 'toes move upward' response, which is normal in babies but in adults usually means nerve damage.