ballottement

ballottement definition - medical

bal·lotte·ment (bə-lŏtˈmənt)

noun
  1. A palpatory technique for detecting or examining an organ not near the surface of the body.
  2. The use of a finger to push sharply against the uterus and detect the presence or position of a fetus by its return impact.

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