Medical Definition of Hoffmann's reflex

1. In latent tetany mild mechanical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve causes severe pain, flexion of the terminal phalanx of the thumb and of the second and third phalanges of one or more of the fingers when the volar surface of the terminal phalanx of the fingers is flicked. Synonym: digital reflex, Hoffmann's reflex, snapping reflex. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hoffmann's Reflex

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Hofbauer cell
Hoffa
Hoffa's operation
Hoffman
Hoffmann
Hoffmann's duct
Hoffmann's muscular atrophy
Hoffmann's phenomenon
Hoffmann's reflex
Hoffmann's sign
Hoffmannsthal
Hofmann's bacillus
Hofmeister's operation
Hofmeister-Polya anastomosis
Hofmeister gastrectomy
Hofmeister series
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hog-nosed badger
hog-nosed skunk
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