pleximeter
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pleximeter
[plek-sim´ĕ-ter]1. a plate to be struck in mediate percussion.
2. diascope.
ples·sim·e·ter
(ple-sim'ĕ-tĕr),Historic term for an oblong flexible plate used in mediate percussion by being placed against the surface and struck with the plessor.
Synonym(s): pleximeter, plexometer
[G. plēssō, to strike, + metron, measure]
pleximeter
/plex·im·e·ter/ (plek-sim´ĕ-ter)1. a plate to be struck in mediate percussion.
2. diascope.
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.
ples·sim·e·ter
(ple-sim'ĕ-tĕr)An oblong flexible plate used in mediate percussion by being placed against the surface and struck with the plessor.
Synonym(s): pleximeter, plexometer.
Synonym(s): pleximeter, plexometer.
[G. plēssō, to strike, + metron, measure]
pleximeter
a plate to be struck in mediate percussion; preferably with a percussion hammer.