bar reflex

a pathological phenomenon in which the lateral or vertical movement of one leg of a recumbent individual is followed by a similar movement of the other leg. This is usually a diagnostic sign of damage or disease in the anterior region of the frontal lobe.

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Psychology term of the day

February 17th 2025

transdermal patch

an adhesive application that is designed to release a drug at a steady rate via absorption through the skin into the bloodstream. Transdermal patches are used, for example, to administer nicotine in progressively smaller doses to people who are trying to give up smoking.