plessor
/ˈplɛsər/
noun
- A small hammer used by doctors to tap on a plessimeter or directly on the body during a medical percussion exam.
- A plessor is often made of metal or rubber with a soft tip.
- The physician used a plessor to tap gently on the plessimeter.
- Medical students learn to use a plessor to detect abnormalities in the lungs.