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eyelash sign

a reaction of eyelid movement to the stimulus of stroking the eyelashes. It can be used as part of a diagnostic test for loss of consciousness due to a functional or psychogenic disorder. If the loss of consciousness is due to a neurological disease or injury, the reflex will not occur.

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November 22nd 2024

colitis

colitis

n. inflammation of the colon, the main part of the large intestine. Colitis may be caused or aggravated by emotional disturbances, such as depression or anxiety.