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tenderness /ten·der·ness/ (ten´der-nes) a state of unusual sensitivity to touch or pressure. rebound tenderness a state in which pain is felt on the release of pressure over a part.
rebound tenderness, a sign of inflammation of the peritoneum in which increased pain is elicited by the sudden release of the fingertips pressing on the abdomen. Most examiners check for rebound tenderness in the quadrant opposite the area of pain. One hand is used, with the fingers placed perpendicular to the plane of the abdomen. The area of pain may be diffuse or relatively sharply circumscribed. See also appendical reflex, peritonitis. tenderness a state of unusual sensitivity to touch or pressure. rebound tenderness a state in which pain is felt on the release of pressure over a part. rebound tenderness Clinical medicine The presence of pain that is more intense when the examiner releases pressure when palpating the abdomen How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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