Definition of Succussion

1. Noun. Shaking a person to determine whether a large amount of liquid is present in a body cavity.

Generic synonyms: Auscultation
Derivative terms: Succuss

Definition of Succussion

1. n. The act of shaking; a shake; esp. (Med.), a shaking of the body to ascertain if there be a liquid in the thorax.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Succussion

succubuses
succulence
succulences
succulent
succulently
succulents
succumb
succumbed
succumbing
succumbs
succus
succuss
succussed
succusses
succussing
succussion (current term)
such
such(a)
such(p)
such-and-such
suchlike
suchness
suchnesses
suchwise
such as
such that
suck
sucked
sucken
suckener

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