Romberg's sign

Romberg's sign definition - medical

Rom·berg's sign (rŏmˈbərgz)

noun
A sign indicating loss of proprioceptive control in which increased unsteadiness occurs when standing with the eyes closed compared with standing with the eyes open. Also called rombergism.

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