pleximeter (Meaning)
pleximeter (n)
a small thin metal plate held against the body and struck with a plexor in percussive examinations
pleximeter (n.)
A small, hard, elastic plate, as of ivory, bone, or rubber, placed in contact with body to receive the blow, in examination by mediate percussion.
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a small thin metal plate held against the body and struck with a plexor in percussive examinationsA small, hard, elastic plate, as of ivory, bone, or rubber, pl
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The physician used a pleximeter to percuss the patient's chest to detect any abnormalities.
The pleximeter's design optimizes the transmission of sound vibrations from the body's surface.
The curve of the pleximeter's head allows for precise finger placement during percussion.
The pleximeter's material, usually ivory or metal, enhances the clarity and sharpness of the sounds produced.
