Percussion

"Percussion" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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Act of striking a part with short, sharp blows as an aid in diagnosing the condition beneath the sound obtained.

Descriptor ID	D010474
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.600.610
Concept/Terms	Percussion Percussion Percussions

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Percussion".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Physical Examination [E01.370.600]
Percussion [E01.370.600.610]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Percussion".

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