Apprehension/augmentation test: Application: The apprehension test is being applied when the patient is lying or sitting with the shoulder in a neutral position (90Â° abduction). The examiner holds the patientâs wrist with one hand and with the other hand he applies anteriorly directed force to the humeral head.
See all translations. us â /ËsÉªnÂ·droÊm, -drÉm/. âº a combination of medical problems that commonly go together and that show the existence of a disease. âº Syndrome is often used in the names of diseases: chronic fatigue syndrome.
Munchausen's syndrome. Munchausen's syndrome is a psychological disorder where someone pretends to be ill or deliberately produces symptoms of illness in themselves. Their main intention is to assume the sick role to have people care for them and be the centre of attention.