Meltzer law

Melt·zer law

(melt'zĕr), all living functions are continually controlled by two opposite forces: augmentation or action on the one hand, and inhibition on the other. Synonym(s): law of contrary innervation

Melt·zer law

(melt'zĕr law) All living functions are continually controlled by two opposite forces: augmentation or action on the one hand, and inhibition on the other.

Meltzer,

Samuel J., U.S. physiologist, 1851-1920. Meltzer law - all living functions are continually controlled by two opposite forces: augmentation and inhibition. Synonym(s): law of contrary innervationMeltzer-Lyon test - used in diagnosis of gallbladder conditions.Meltzer sign - loss of second sound on auscultation of the heart after swallowing.