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Method of examining the body by tapping or moving a part, especially during pregnancy.<\/p>\n

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Checking for the correctness of position or the size of a floating part or organ or a fetus by gently flicking or bouncing it with the hand or finger(s) and feeling its response (e.g., an unborn child felt through the birth canal or the abdominal wall).<\/p>\n

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The technique of examining a fluid-filled part of the body to detect a floating object. During pregnancy, a sharp tap with the fingers, applied to the womb through the abdominal wall or the vagina, causes the fetus to move away and then return to impart an answering tap to the examiner’s hand as it floats back to its original position. This confirms that swelling of the uterus is due to a fetus rather than a tumor or other abnormality.<\/p>\n

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A palpatory technique used to detect or examine a floating object in the body, such as an organ. It is used in examining the abdomen especially when ascites is present, and joint effusions.<\/p>\n

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During a physical examination, there is an occasional technique employed to assess the position of an organ, especially within a fluid-filled region of the body. This technique involves flicking or tapping the area with the fingers, causing the organ to exhibit an up-and-down movement. In the past, this technique was commonly utilized to confirm pregnancy. By tapping the uterine wall, the fetus would respond by moving away and then floating back with a corresponding tap.<\/p>\n

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A technique in which pressure is applied to an organ, and its subsequent response or rebound is observed.<\/p>\n

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