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rebound phenomenon
re·bound phe·nom·e·non1. Synonym(s): Stewart-Holmes sign2. generally, any phenomenon in which a variable that has been displaced from its normal state by a disturbing influence temporarily deviates from normal in the opposite direction when the disturbing influence is suddenly removed, before finally stabilizing at its normal state, that is, a phenomenon involving undershoot; for example, the subsequent hypoglycemia that may follow injection of glucose, because the initial hyperglycemia caused excessive secretion of insulin. re·bound phe·nom·e·non (rē'bownd fĕ-nom'ĕ-non) 1. Synonym(s): Stewart-Holmes sign. 2. Generally, any phenomenon in which a variable that has been displaced from its normal state by a disturbing influence temporarily deviates from normal in the opposite direction when the disturbing influence is suddenly removed, before finally stabilizing at its normal state. rebound phenomenon The inability to prevent large over-shoot movements of a limb when resistance to strong muscle contraction is suddenly removed. This is a sign of cerebellar dysfunction.Stewart, Thomas Grainger, English neurologist, 1877-1957. Stewart-Holmes sign - in cerebellar disease, the inability to check a movement when passive resistance is suddenly released. Synonym(s): rebound phenomenon |