doll's eye sign

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Negative oculocephalic reflex, sometimes indicating brain stem dysfunction.

Word forms

doll's eye sign

Etymology

From the inability of traditional dolls' eyes to mimic babies' responses to being carried around.

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