SUCCUSS

succuss, shake up

(verb) shake; especially (a patient to detect fluids or air in the body)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

succuss (third-person singular simple present succusses, present participle succussing, simple past and past participle succussed)

(transitive) To shake with vigor.

(transitive, medical) To shake a patient to detect fluids or air in the body.

Synonyms

• agitate

• shake

• shake up

Source: Wiktionary



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