Uhthoff's phenomenon

English

Etymology

First described by Wilhelm Uhthoff in 1890.

Proper noun

Uhthoff's phenomenon

  1. The worsening of neurological symptoms in multiple sclerosis and similar conditions when the body becomes overheated.

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