Category:Percuss

Per*cuss", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Percussed; p. pr. & vb. n. Percussing.] Etym: [l. percussus, p.p. of percutere; per + quatere to Shake, strike. See quash.]

Defn: to strike smartly; to strike upon or against; as, to percuss The chest in medical examination. Flame percussed by air giveth a noise. Bacon.

Percuss Per*cuss", v. i. (med.)

Defn: to strike or tap in an examination by percussion. See Percussion, 3. Quain.