Talk:Risus sardonicus

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Under the picture it says "lock jaw"

Shouldnt it be "risus sardonicus"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.92.3.53 (talk) 14:31, 5 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clarify etymology

Perhaps the etymology could be clarified. Without further explanation it seems that sardonicism and risus sardonicus have circular etymology. Baltam314 (talk) 23:47, 23 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wilson disease

Sardinia is one place in the world with the highest prevalence for Wilson disease (1). Maybe this is the origin of this term. (1) Zappu A, Magli O, Lepori MB, Dessì V, Diana S, Incollu S, Kanavakis E, Nicolaidou P, Manolaki N, Fretzayas A, De Virgiliis S, Cao A, Loudianos G. High incidence and allelic homogeneity of Wilson disease in 2 isolated populations: a prerequisite for efficient disease prevention programs. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2008 Sep;47(3):334-8. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e31817094f6. PMID: 18728530. 193.145.130.63 (talk) 12:13, 5 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]