| Brissaud | Edouard, French physician, 1852-1909. See: Brissaud's disease, Brissaud's infantilism, Brissaud's reflex, Brissaud-Marie syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Brissaud's disease | <clinical sign> An involuntary compulsive, repetitive, stereotyped movement, resembling a purposeful movement because it is coordinated and involves muscles in their normal synergistic relationships, tics usually involve the face and shoulders. (18 Nov 1997) |
| Brissaud's infantilism | <paediatrics> Stunted body growth and mental development appearing in the first years of life resulting the inappropriate development of the thymus gland or inadequate maternal intake of iodine during gestation. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Brissaud's reflex | Tickling the sole causes a contraction of the tensor fasciae latae muscle, even when there is no responsive movement of the toes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Brissaud-Marie syndrome | <syndrome> Unilateral spasm of the tongue and lips, of hysterical nature. (05 Mar 2000) |