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

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