Definitions for: Percuss

[v] strike or tap firmly; "the doctor percussed his chest and back"

Webster (1913) Definition: Per*cuss", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Percussed; p. pr. &
vb. n. Percussing.] [L. percussus, p. p. of percutere; per
+ quatere to shake, strike. See Quash.]
To strike smartly; to strike upon or against; as, to percuss
the chest in medical examination.

Flame percussed by air giveth a noise. --Bacon.

Per*cuss", v. i. (Med.)
To strike or tap in an examination by percussion. See
Percussion, 3. --Quain.

See Also: tap

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