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kernig's sign

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  1. Kernig's signnoun

    symptom of meningitis; patient cannot extend the leg at the knee when the thigh is flexed because of stiffness in the hamstrings

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  1. kernig's sign

    Kernig's sign is a clinical sign that is used to diagnose meningitis, a condition characterized by the inflammation of the meninges in the brain and spinal cord. It is positive when a patient experiences pain or resistance in the lower back or hamstring when attempting to extend the leg at the knee, while the hip is flexed at a 90-degree angle. This symptom indicates possible irritation to the meninges.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of kernig's sign in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of kernig's sign in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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