Kernig’s sign

Kernig’s sign

a reflex action that is a diagnostic sign for meningitis. The test is positive if flexing the thigh at the hip while extending the leg at the knee results in resistance and pain. [Vladimir Michailovich Kernig (1840–1917), Russian physician]

Related Terms

lazy eye

lazy eye see amblyopia.

inhalation of drugs

inhalation of drugs a means of administering a drug—often i...

schema

schema n. (pl. schemata) 1. a collection of bas...

nondirected discussion method

nondirected discussion method a discussion between two or m...

anticipatory attitude change

anticipatory attitude change an alteration in one’s attitud...

anterior rhizotomy

anterior rhizotomy see rhizotomy.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter K

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z