rebound tenderness — n a sensation of pain felt when pressure (as to the abdomen) is suddenly removed * * * a sensation of pain felt on the release of pressure … Medical dictionary
rebound tenderness — noun pain felt when a hand pressing on the abdomen is suddenly released; a symptom of peritoneal inflammation • Hypernyms: ↑tenderness, ↑soreness, ↑rawness … Useful english dictionary
rebound tenderness — noun Pain felt upon removal of pressure on the abdomen … Wiktionary
Tenderness (disambiguation) — Tenderness may refer to: *Tenderness, a positive form of interaction between lovers and other people *Rebound tenderness, a clinical sign that a doctor may detect in physical examination of a patient s abdomen * Tenderness , a song by Steppenwolf … Wikipedia
Tenderness (medicine) — In medicine, tenderness is pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched.Rebound tenderness is an indication of peritonitis … Wikipedia
tenderness — noun 1. a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling (Freq. 3) • Derivationally related forms: ↑tender • Hypernyms: ↑affectionateness, ↑fondness, ↑lovingness, ↑warmth 2. a feeling of concern for the we … Useful english dictionary
Rebound — Return of the original symptoms when maneuvers or treatment is discontinued. * * * re·bound rē .bau̇nd, ri n a spontaneous reaction esp a return to a previous state or condition following removal of a stimulus or cessation of treatment… … Medical dictionary
tenderness — The condition of being tender. pencil t. strictly localized t., elicited by pressure with the rubber tip of a pencil, e.g., in cases of incomplete or subperiosteal fracture. rebound t. t. felt when pressure, particularly pressure on the abdomen,… … Medical dictionary
Appendicitis — Classification and external resources An acutely inflamed and enlarged appendix, sliced lengthwise. ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
Abdominal examination — The abdominal exam, in medicine, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with abdominal pain or a history that suggests an abdominal pathology. The exam includes several parts: * Setting and preparation *… … Wikipedia
