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Chaddock reflex

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Chad·dock sign

(chad'ok),
when the lateral malleolar skin area is irritated, extension of the great toe occurs in cases of organic disease of the corticospinal reflex paths.
Synonym(s): Chaddock reflex
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chad·dock sign

, Chaddock reflex (chad'ŏk sīn, rē'fleks)
When the external malleolar skin area is irritated, extension of the great toe occurs in cases of organic disease of the corticospinal reflex paths.
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Chaddock,

Charles G., U.S. neurologist, 1861-1936.
Chaddock reflex - Synonym(s): Chaddock sign
Chaddock sign - when the external malleolar skin area is irritated, extension of the great toe occurs in cases of organic disease of the corticospinal reflex paths. Synonym(s): Chaddock reflex; external malleolar sign
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