Friedreich's sign
n.
An indication of adherent pericardium in which previously distended neck veins suddenly collapse with each diastole of the heart.
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Words nearby Friedreich's sign
Friedman curve, Friedman, Milton, Friedmann model, Friedreich's ataxia, Friedreich's disease, Friedreich's sign, Friedrich, Friedrichshafen, friend, friend at court, friended
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