PERCUSSOR

plexor, plessor, percussor

(noun) (medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

percussor (plural percussors)

(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.

Anagrams

• procuress

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