Babinski's reflex

or Babinski reflex

[ buh-bin-skeez ]

/ bəˈbɪn skiz /

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noun

a reflex extension of the great toe with flexion of the other toes, evoked by stroking the sole of the foot: normal in infants but otherwise denoting central nervous system damage.

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Origin of Babinski's reflex

Named after J. F. F. Babinski (died 1932), French neurologist

Words nearby Babinski's reflex

babies'-breath, Babinet, Babington, Babinski, Babinski effect, Babinski's reflex, Babinski's sign, babirusa, Babism, Babi Yar, Babi Yar Symphony

How to use Babinski's reflex in a sentence

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Medical definitions for Babinski's reflex

Babinski's reflex

[ bə-bĭn′skēz ]

An extension of the great toe, sometimes with fanning of the other toes, in response to stroking of the sole of the foot. It is a normal reflex in infants, but is associated with a disturbance of the pyramidal tract in children and adults.Babinski's sign toe reflex