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abdominal ballottement (medicine) and Device, assistive (health)


abdominal ballottement (medicine)


abdominal ballottement
<procedure> Examination of the abdomen by palpation to detect excessive amounts of fluid (ascites) by causing organs to bob up and down in the fluid milieu.


Device, assistive (health)


Any device that is designed, made, and/or adapted to assist a person to perform a particular task. For examples, canes, crutches, walkers, wheel chairs, and shower chairs are all assistive devices. Device, intrauterine contraceptive (IUD): A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (Pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop, triangle, or T in shape made of plastic or metal