释义 |
chvos·tek's sign \(ḵə)ˌvȯsˌtek(s)-\ noun or chvostek sign \-ˌtek-\ Usage: usually capitalized C Etymology: after Franz Chvostek died 1884 Austrian surgeon : a twitch of the facial muscles following gentle tapping over the facial nerve in front of the ear that indicates hyperirritability of the facial nerve |