Delbet's sign

Delbet's sign definition - medical

Del·bet's sign (dĕl-bāzˈ)

noun
An indication of aneurysm of a main artery in which the pulse disappears although collateral circulation remains efficient and nutrition of the part below the main artery is well maintained.

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