SUCCUSSIONS

Noun

succussions

plural of succussion

Source: Wiktionary


SUCCUSSION

Suc*cus"sion, n. Etym: [L. succussio, from succutere: cf. F. succussion. See Succussation.]

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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