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rebound tenderness

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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
n.
Pain or tenderness that occurs upon sudden release of pressure, especially abdominal pressure.

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 [ten´der-nes]
a state of unusual sensitivity to touch or pressure.
rebound tenderness
1. a state in which pain is felt on the release of pressure over a part.
2. specifically, such a sensation in the abdomen, considered a sign of peritonitis. It is sometimes used to test for peritonitis; this procedure is controversial because of the pain involved.

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


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She was afebrile, reported abdominal pain with palpation, and had moderate direct rebound tenderness.
Clinical exams and rebound tenderness are the ways to diagnose an appendix problem, which were conducted by the hospital.
Physical examination revealed normal vital signs, tender epigastrium without guarding or rebound tenderness.
 
 
 
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