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Reflex, Babinski
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Definition
: An abnormal reflex consisting of dorsiflexion of the great toe and abduction of the other toes in response to cutaneous stimulation of the plantar surface of the foot.
Other names
Paradoxical Extensor Reflex, Great Toe; Extensor Plantar Response; Babinski Reflex; Signs, Babinski's; Responses, Extensor Plantar; Response, Extensor Plantar; Reflex, Extensor Plantar; Reflex, Babinski's; Plantar Responses, Extensor; Plantar Response, Extensor; Plantar Reflex, Extensor; Extensor Plantar Responses; Babinski's Signs; Babinski Signs; Reflexes, Babinski; Great Toe Paradoxical Extensor Reflex; Extensor Plantar Reflex; Babinski's Sign; Babinski's Reflex; Babinski Sign Positive
