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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Winslow's test was once used to detect the stoppage of :
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The correct answer is  WINSLOW TEST- It involves keeping a small pot containing water or mercury over the thoraco-abdominal region (just at or below xiphisternum).- A ray of light was allowed to fall over the liquid. If the respiration was taking place, the ray of light (over the surface of the liquid) would appear to move.