pleximeter

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.

[G. plēssō, to strike, + metron, measure]

pleximeter

a plate to be struck in mediate percussion; preferably with a percussion hammer.