Russell's sign

English

Etymology

Named after British psychiatrist Gerald Russell.

Noun

Russell's sign

  1. The presence of calluses on the knuckles or back of the hand, caused by contact with the incisors during self-induced vomiting, generally a sign of an eating disorder.
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