Woltman sign
Woltman Sign
Woltman Sign (pronounced: wolt-man sign) is a medical term named after the American neurologist Henry Woltman, who first described it in 1956.
Etymology
The term "Woltman Sign" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Henry Woltman, a prominent neurologist in the mid-20th century.
Definition
Woltman Sign refers to the delayed relaxation of the ankle jerk reflex, observed in patients with hypothyroidism. It is considered a classic clinical sign of this condition, although it is not present in all cases.
Related Terms
- Hypothyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.
- Reflex: An automatic response to a particular stimulation.
- Ankle jerk reflex: A reflex action of the foot resulting from the contraction of the calf muscles when the Achilles tendon is sharply struck.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Henry Woltman: An American neurologist who first described the Woltman Sign.
See Also
- Myxedema: A skin and tissue disorder usually resulting from untreated or inadequately treated hypothyroidism.
- Thyroid gland: A butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck that produces thyroid hormones.
- Thyroid hormones: Hormones that control the body's metabolism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Woltman sign
- Wikipedia's article - Woltman sign
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