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nystagmus

/nɪˈstæɡ.məs/

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noun

/nɪˈstæɡ.məs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий непроизвольные ритмичные движения глазных яблок, часто используемый при диагностике неврологических и зрительных расстройств.

A medical term referring to involuntary, rhythmic movements of the eyeballs, often used in diagnosing neurological and visual disorders.

uncountable

  1. Involuntary eye movementC2formalmedical

    A condition characterized by rapid, uncontrolled, and repetitive movements of the eyes, often used in diagnosing neurological or visual disorders.

    ruНепроизвольное движение глаз

    • The doctor observed nystagmus during the neurological examination.
    • Nystagmus can be congenital or acquired later in life.
    • The presence of nystagmus helped diagnose the patient's inner ear disorder.
    • Specialized tests measure the direction and frequency of nystagmus.
Forms
  • nystagmuses plural form
  • nystagmuses' possessive plural form
  • nystagmus's possessive singular form