post-rotational nystagmus

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Noun post-rotational nystagmus has 1 sense

post-rotational nystagmus - nystagmus caused by suddenly stopping the rapid rotation of the body; large slow movements of the eyeballs are in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation
--₁ is a kind of nystagmus

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Post-Rotational Nystagmus

Definition: Post-Rotational Nystagmus refers to an involuntary eye movement that occurs after rotation of the body or head has ceased. It is characterized by repetitive, uncontrolled eye oscillations which may exhibit both horizontal and vertical movements.

Senses:

Medical Sense: A medical condition where the eyes continue to oscillate after the rotation of the body or head has stopped.

Examples:

After spinning around in circles rapidly, Emma experienced post-rotational nystagmus, causing her vision to blur uncontrollably for a few minutes.
Physicians observed post-rotational nystagmus in the patient as a result of their vestibular system being affected by a head injury.

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