Mondonesi, Filippo

Mondonesi,

Filippo, Italian physician. Mondonesi reflex - in the case of coma from severe apoplexy, pressure on the eyeballs causes contraction of the facial muscles of expression on the side opposite to the lesion; in coma due to diabetes, uremia, or other toxic cause, the reflex is present on both sides. Synonym(s): bulbomimic reflex