Rebound Tenderness (Noun)
Meaning
Pain felt when a hand pressing on the abdomen is suddenly released; a symptom of peritoneal inflammation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient displayed severe rebound tenderness with guarding in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen, suggesting a possible case of appendicitis.
- A doctor assessing a patient with suspected peritonitis gently pressed and then released the abdominal wall to check for rebound tenderness.
- Physical examination revealed that the patient had diffuse abdominal tenderness with rebound tenderness, indicating peritoneal irritation.
- The nurse was trained to recognize the signs of rebound tenderness as a symptom of peritoneal inflammation in post-operative patients.
- The doctor's gentle but firm pressure on the patient's abdomen was followed by a sudden release to assess for rebound tenderness, a classic sign of peritonitis.