| Schaffer | Max, German neurologist, 1852-1923. See: Schaffer's reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Schaffer's reflex | In cases of injury to the corticospinal tract, the great toe is dorsiflexed when the skin over the Achilles tendon is pinched. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Schaffer's test | A test for nitrites in the urine; urine is decolorised with animal charcoal and then 4 ml of a 10% solution of acetic acid and 3 drops of a 5% solution of potassium ferrocyanide are added; if nitrites are present, an intense yellow colour will be produced. (05 Mar 2000) |