Medical Definition of Chvostek's sign

1. In tetany, tapping the muscles of the face causes them to go into spasm. Chvostek's sign is positive in cases of severe hypocalcaemia. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chvostek's Sign

chutist
chutists
chutnee
chutnees
chutney
chutneys
chutta
chutzpa
chutzpah
chutzpahs
chutzpanik
chutzpas
Chuvash
Chu Kiang
Chvostek
Chvostek's sign
chyack
chyacked
chyacking
chyacks
chyl-
chylaceous
chylaemia
chylangioma
chylaqueous
chylde
chyle
chyle
chyles
chyle cistern

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