Vocabulary Entry

ballottement

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noun

A medical term referring to a physical examination technique used to detect fluid in a body cavity by applying pressure and then freeing the pressure to observe the movement of the fluid.

Example Sentences

"The doctor used ballottement to assess the presence of any fluid in the patient's abdomen."

"During the examination, the physician noted signs of ballottement in the knee joint."

"Ballottement can be particularly useful in diagnosing certain conditions in pregnant women."