sign of the orbicularis

sign of the or·bic·u·la·ris

in hemiplegia, inability to voluntarily close the eye on the paralyzed side except in conjunction with closure of the other eye.

Synonym(s): Revilliod sign

Revilliod,

Léon, Swiss physician, 1835-1919.

Revilliod sign - in hemiplegia, inability to voluntarily close the eye on the paralyzed side except in conjunction with closure of the other eye. Synonym(s): sign of the orbicularis

sign of the or·bic·u·la·ris

(sīn ōr-bikyū-lāris)

In hemiplegia, inability to voluntarily close the eye on paralyzed side except in conjunction with closure of the other eye.