Arnold Chaplin
Arnold Chaplin
Arnold Chaplin (pronunciation: /ˈɑːrnəld ˈtʃæplɪn/) is a medical term named after the British neurologist, Dr. Arnold Pickardt Chaplin. The term is often associated with the Arnold-Chaplin sign, a clinical sign used in the diagnosis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).
Etymology
The term is named after Dr. Arnold Pickardt Chaplin, a British neurologist who first described the sign in 1917. The term "Arnold-Chaplin" is a combination of his first and last name.
Related Terms
- Arnold-Chaplin sign: A clinical sign used in the diagnosis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). It is characterized by the inability to close the eyes completely due to weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscles.
- Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD): A genetic disorder characterized by the progressive weakening and loss of skeletal muscles. It is one of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy.
- Orbicularis oculi muscle: A muscle in the face that closes the eyelids. Weakness of this muscle is a characteristic feature of FSHD and is part of the Arnold-Chaplin sign.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Dr. Arnold Chaplin was a neurologist.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arnold Chaplin
- Wikipedia's article - Arnold Chaplin
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