Holmes-Adie syndrome
A·die syn·drome
(a'dē), [MIM*103100]an idiopathic postganglionic denervation of the parasympathetically innervated intraocular muscles, usually complicated by signs of aberrant regeneration of these nerves: a weak light reaction with segmental palsy of iris sphincter, a strong, slow near response. Deep tendon reflexes are often asymmetrically reduced.
See also: tonic pupil.
See also: tonic pupil.
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Holmes-Adie syndrome
(hōmz′ā′dē, hōlmz′-)n.
A syndrome of unknown etiology and pathology characterized by tonic pupillary reactions with tendon reflexes possibly absent or diminished.
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A·die syn·drome
, Adie pupil (a'dē sin'drōm, pyū'pil)An idiopathic postganglionic denervation of the parasympathetically innervated intraocular muscles, usually complicated by signs of aberrant regeneration of these nerves: a weak light reaction with segmental palsy of iris sphincter, a strong, slow near response. Deep tendon reflexes are often asymmetrically reduced.
See also: tonic pupil
Synonym(s): Holmes-Adie pupil, Holmes-Adie syndrome, pupillotonic pseudostrabismus.
See also: tonic pupil
Synonym(s): Holmes-Adie pupil, Holmes-Adie syndrome, pupillotonic pseudostrabismus.
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Adie,
William John, Australian physician, 1886-1935.Adie pupil - Synonym(s): Adie syndrome
Adie syndrome - an idiopathic postganglionic denervation of the parasympathetically innervated intraocular muscles. Synonym(s): Adie pupil; Holmes-Adie pupil; Holmes-Adie syndrome; pupillotonic pseudotabes; Weill syndrome
Holmes-Adie pupil - Synonym(s): Adie syndrome
Holmes-Adie syndrome - Synonym(s): Adie syndrome
Holmes,
Sir Gordon M., English neurologist, 1876-1965.Holmes-Adie pupil - Synonym(s): Adie syndrome
Holmes-Adie syndrome - Synonym(s): Adie syndrome
Stewart-Holmes sign - see under Stewart, Thomas Grainger
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