Romberg's sign

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Romberg's sign [r]: A neurological diagnostic test that assesses the role of a patient's vision in correcting for balance abnormalities associated with proprioception and vestibular senses; the sign is positive if the patient cannot remain stable while standing with feet together and eyes closed [e]

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