Medical Term:
Brudzinski sign
Pronunciation: brū-jin′skē
Definition:
- in meningitis, on passive flexion of the leg on one side, a similar movement occurs in the opposite leg.
- in meningitis, involuntary flexion of the knees and hips following flexion of the neck while supine.
Synonym(s): contralateral leg sign, contralateral reflex
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