Bonnet
Bonnet (Medical Term)
Bonnet (pronounced: /bɒnɪt/) is a term used in various medical contexts.
Etymology
The term "Bonnet" is derived from the French word for "hat", due to the resemblance of certain medical conditions or apparatus to a bonnet or hat.
Medical Uses
1. Bonnet Syndrome: A rare condition where a person sees hallucinations that are vivid, complex, and often involve people or animals. The syndrome is named after the French psychiatrist Charles Bonnet, who first described the syndrome in the 18th century.
2. Bonnet Sign: A clinical sign used in neurology to test for abducens nerve palsy. The patient is asked to look towards their nose (convergence), and if one eye fails to move medially, it indicates a positive Bonnet sign.
3. Bonnet-Dechaume-Blanc Syndrome: Also known as Wyburn-Mason syndrome, it is a rare nonhereditary condition characterized by arteriovenous malformations affecting the retina, midbrain, and facial skin.
Related Terms
- Charles Bonnet: A Swiss naturalist and philosopher who first described the Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
- Abducens nerve: A cranial nerve responsible for eye movement. Damage to this nerve can result in abducens nerve palsy, which can be diagnosed using the Bonnet sign.
- Arteriovenous malformation: An abnormal connection between arteries and veins, usually congenital. This condition is a characteristic of Bonnet-Dechaume-Blanc Syndrome.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bonnet
- Wikipedia's article - Bonnet
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