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rebound tenderness

 

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Noun rebound tenderness has 1 sense
  1. rebound tenderness - pain felt when a hand pressing on the abdomen is suddenly released; a symptom of peritoneal inflammation
    --1 is a kind of
    tenderness, soreness; symptom

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Rebound Tenderness

Definition: Rebound tenderness refers to pain experienced when pressure is applied to an area of the body and then released suddenly, causing discomfort or increased pain. It is often used as a clinical sign to detect inflammation in the abdomen.

Sense 1: Medical

Noun: In the field of medicine, rebound tenderness is a physical examination technique used by healthcare professionals to identify peritoneal inflammation.

Example sentence: The doctor performed a thorough examination, checking for rebound tenderness in the patient's abdominal region.

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Sense 2: General

Noun: Outside of the medical context, rebound tenderness can indicate a sudden and intense emotional reaction due to a prior negative experience or trauma.

Example sentence: His breakup triggered a rebound tenderness, making him feel extremely vulnerable and emotionally sensitive.

Sense 3: Local

Noun: In relation to a specific region or locality, rebound tenderness can refer to the resilience and ability to recover from setbacks or adversity.

Example sentence: Despite facing multiple challenges, the community displayed remarkable rebound tenderness and quickly bounced back from the devastating flood.

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