succussion sound


suc·cus·sion sound

the noise made by fluid with overlying air when shaken, such as occurs with gastric dilation or with fluid and air in a pleural cavity (hydropneumothorax).

suc·cus·sion sound

(sŭ-kŭsh'shŭn sownd) The noise made by fluid with overlying air when shaken, such as occurs with gastric dilation or with fluid and air in a pleural cavity (hydropneumothorax).

succussion sound

A splashing sound heard over a cavity with fluid in it.See also: sound