Neurological sign
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A neurological sign is a class of medical sign
s. Neurological soft signs (NSS) are minor neurological signs indicating non-specific cerebral dysfunction. Their presence has been documented in cases of schizophrenia
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Medical sign
A medical sign is an objective indication of some medical fact or characteristic that may be detected by a physician during a physical examination of a patient....
s. Neurological soft signs (NSS) are minor neurological signs indicating non-specific cerebral dysfunction. Their presence has been documented in cases of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social...
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