English dictionary
succussion
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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shaking a person to determine whether a large amount of liquid is present in a body cavity
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The act of shaking; a shake; esp. <i>(Med.)</i>, a shaking of the body to ascertain if there be a liquid in the thorax.
Source: webster1913