Throckmorton sign
n.— «John Thomas (JT): Position of the penis in relation to unilateral disease on routine x-ray. A positive sign is implied when the penis points to the side of the disorder. May also hear it called Throckmorton sign.» —by George Broughton Clinical Survival Guide for PA Students Aug. 1, 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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