| Chvostek | Franz, Austrian surgeon, 1834-1884. See: Chvostek's sign. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Chvostek's sign | <clinical sign> In tetany, tapping the muscles of the face causes them to go into spasm. Chvostek's sign is positive in cases of severe hypocalcaemia. (27 Sep 1997) |