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hyperresonance /hy·per·res·o·nance/ (-rez´o-nans) exaggerated resonance on percussion.

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Greater than normal resonance, often of a lower pitch, on percussion of the body.

hyperresonance [hi″per-rez´o-nans]

exaggerated resonance on percussion.

hyperresonance

exaggerated resonance on percussion.

hyperresonance

A clang where a thump is expected–percussion

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