Meltzer, Samuel J.

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.