Achilles tendon reflex time

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A measurement of the half-relaxation time of the Achilles tendon, used to diagnose disorders of the thyroid.

Word forms

Achilles tendon reflex time Achilles tendon reflex times

Etymology

First use appears c. 1934 in medical literature, although the exact date of its first use is uncertain.

Synonyms

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