succussion Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun shaking a person to determine whether a large amount of liquid is present in a body cavity

WordNet

Suc*cus"sion noun
Etymology
L. succussio, from succutere: cf. F. succussion. See Succussation.
Definitions
  1. The act of shaking; a shake; esp. (Med.), a shaking of the body to ascertain if there be a liquid in the thorax.

Webster 1913