Medical Definition of Guyon's sign
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Ballottement of the kidney in cases of nephroptosis, especially when there is also a renal tumour, the hypoglossal nerve lies directly upon the external carotid artery, whereby this vessel may be distinguished from the internal carotid when ligation is necessary.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Guyon's Sign
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