nystagmus

Noun

Meaning

A rapid involuntary oscillation of the eyeballs.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

convergence divergence blindness albinism blepharospasm eye tracking eye movement eye roll eye rotation eye shift eye tic ciliary twitch conjugate eye movement eye movement coordination eye muscle spasm
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Hypernyms

eye movement

Hyponyms

physiological nystagmus post-rotational nystagmus rotational nystagmus

Phrases with the word

rotatory nystagmus dysjunctive nystagmus

Examples

Cortex is responsible for a rapid nystagmus away from this deviated position and is often seen in patients who are conscious or merely lethargic. Source: Internet

Damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve can also present as repetitive and involuntary eye movements ( nystagmus ), particularly when looking in a horizontal plane. Source: Internet

Neurological At therapeutic doses, phenytoin may produce nystagmus on lateral gaze. Source: Internet

The most characteristic early signs are nystagmus (rapid, involuntary, rhythmic motion of the eyes) and hypotonia (low muscle tone). Source: Internet

The visual fields are tested for nerve lesions or nystagmus via an analysis of specific eye movements. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

nystagmographic nystagmography nystagmoid Nystan nystatin nystatinolide