Nikolsky's sign

English

Etymology

Named after Pyotr Nikolsky (1858–1940), Russian physician.

Proper noun

Nikolsky's sign

  1. A clinical dermatological sign where slight rubbing of the skin results in exfoliation of the outermost layer.
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