percussor
IPA: pɝkˈʌsɝ
noun
- (medicine) A small hammer-like tool that a physician uses to provide a light blow to a body part.
- (medicine) A physician who provides light blow to a body part as a diagnostic technique.
- A hammerstone or similar tool used for smashing, or chipping.
- A part of a device that is intended to impart a striking action.
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Examples of "percussor" in Sentences
- The percussor tapped lightly on the patient's chest to help loosen secretions
- The doctor used a percussor to assess the patient's lung sounds during the exam
- The percussor produced a distinct sound when used on the patient's abdomen
- The physical therapist used a percussor to help break up muscle tightness in the athlete's leg
- The nurse demonstrated how to use a percussor to help clear mucus from the patient's airways
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