tapotementn.
/təˈpəʊtmənt/ Medicine.
Percussion, esp. as a part of the treatment in massage.
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1889 Lancet 2 Mar. 423/1 Best attained by certain manipulations which include circular movements, kneading, and tapotement.
1896 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. I. 374 Tapotement is the application of rapid blows delivered with the ulnar edge of the hand.
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