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Any instrument that uses vibrations as a sensory substitute for sound. Vibrotactile aids are used by some deaf people to enhance speech recognition, specifically the intensity, pitch, duration, or patterns of spoken words. Acting as a substitute; pert, to assumption of the function of one organ by another. Facilitated by live televised images; used for…

Pertaining to the sense of touch that perceives vibrations.  

A device used to measure the vibratory sensation threshold. It is particularly useful in judging the progression or remission of peripheral neuropathy.  

A massage in which a mechanical vibrator is used.  

A marine vibrio that may cause fulminant gangrene if it contaminates wounds or may cause fatal septicemia if ingested by those with impaired gastric, liver, kidney, or immune function. The usual source in such cases is raw shellfish.  

A marine vibrio, a common cause of gastroenteritis involving raw or poorly cooked seafood.  

The ability to perceive vibrations transmitted through the skin to deep tissues; usually tested by placing a vibrating tuning fork over bony prominences.  

Having a vibrating or oscillatory movement. Characterized by oscillations.  

A narrow linear mark of hemorrhage into the skin.