Weber
Weber (Medical Term)
Weber (pronounced: /ˈweɪbər/) is a term used in various medical contexts, named after the German physician Ernst Heinrich Weber.
Etymology
The term Weber is derived from the German surname Weber, meaning 'weaver'. In the medical context, it is named after Ernst Heinrich Weber, a German physician who made significant contributions to the field of physiology and psychology.
Weber's Test
Weber's Test is a quick screening test for hearing. It can detect unilateral (one-sided) conductive hearing loss and unilateral sensorineural hearing loss. The test is named after Ernst Heinrich Weber.
Weber's Syndrome
Weber's Syndrome is a type of stroke characterized by the presence of certain neurological abnormalities. It is named after Sir Hermann David Weber, a German-born British physician.
Weber's Sign
Weber's Sign is a clinical sign in ophthalmology where there is a difference in the reaction of the pupils to light, indicating a lesion of the optic nerve. It is named after the German ophthalmologist, Friedrich Weber.
Related Terms
- Hearing Loss: A partial or total inability to hear.
- Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Weber
- Wikipedia's article - Weber
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