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LIGHT REFLEX [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Ear, Nose and Larynx (Medicine)
DEF

In otology, one of the triangular areas of reflected light on the membrana tympany extending downward from the umbo.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Oreille, nez et larynx (Médecine)
DEF

Cône lumineux formé lors de l'examen de l'oreille, par la projection d'une source de lumière sur la membrane du tympan.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • The Eye
DEF

Contraction of the pupil when the eye is exposed to bright light.

OBS

The term "light reflex" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Oeil
OBS

Le terme «réflexe photomoteur» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

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