pal·mo·men·tal re·flex

[MIM*167700]

unilateral (sometimes bilateral) contraction of the mentalis and orbicularis oris muscles caused by a brisk scratch made on the palm of the ipsilateral hand.

Synonym(s): palm-chin reflex

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Radovici,

André, 20th century French physician.

Marinesco-Radovici reflex - Synonym(s): Radovici sign

Radovici reflex - Synonym(s): Radovici sign

Radovici sign - chin twitching that is caused by scratching the palm. Synonym(s): Marinesco-Radovici reflex; palm-chin reflex; palmomental reflex; Radovici reflex

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