pleximeter /plex·im·e·ter/ (plek-sim´ĕ-ter)
pleximeter
1. a plate to be struck in mediate percussion.
2. diascope.
plex·im·e·ter (pl k-s m -t r) or ples·sim·e·ter (pl-sm-) or plex·om·e·ter (plk-s m-)n. A small thin plate held against the body and struck with a plexor in diagnosis by percussion. |
pleximeter
[pleksim′ətər]
Etymology: Gk, plessein, to strike, metron, measure
a mediating device, such as a percussor or finger, used to receive light taps in percussion. Also called plessimeter. See also percussion.
pleximeter
a plate to be struck in mediate percussion; preferably with a percussion hammer.
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