Gowers disease

Gow·ers dis·ease

(gow'ĕrz), 1. Synonym(s): saltatory spasm2. a distal type of progressive muscular dystrophy.

Gowers,

Sir William Richard, English neurologist, 1845-1915. Gowers column - a bundle of fibers that conveys proprioceptive and exteroceptive information largely from the opposite lower extremity. Synonym(s): anterior spinocerebellar tract; Gowers tractGowers contraction - contraction of the calf muscles when the anterior surface of the leg is struck. Synonym(s): front-tap contractionGowers disease - a distal type of progressive muscular dystrophy. Synonym(s): saltatory spasmGowers solution - solution used to count red blood cells.Gowers syndrome - syndrome consisting of palpitation, chest pain, respiratory difficulties, and disturbances in gastric motility, now considered psychogenic. Synonym(s): vagal attack; vasovagal attackGowers tract - Synonym(s): Gowers column