pleximeter
/plɛkˈsɪmɪtər/
noun
- A small, flat plate used in medical percussion, placed against the body and struck with a hammer to produce sounds for diagnosis.
- In medical training, students practice percussion with a pleximeter and a small hammer.
- The doctor placed the pleximeter on the patient's chest and tapped it gently.
- Using a pleximeter helps the physician hear the difference between healthy and fluid-filled lungs.