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percussor

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percussor /per·cus·sor/ (per-kus´or) a vibrator that produces relatively coarse movements.
per·cus·sor (pr-ksr)
n.
See plexor.
percussor
[pərkus′ər]
Etymology: L, a striker
a small hammerlike diagnostic tool having a rubber head that is used to tap the body lightly in percussion. Also called plexor. See also percussion.
percussor [per-kus´er]
an instrument for performing percussion.
percussor
an instrument for performing percussion.
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