succussion
Suc*cus"sion, n. Etym: [L. succussio, from succutere: cf. F. succussion. See Succussation.] Defn: The act of shaking; a shake; esp. (Med.), a shaking of the body to ascertain if there be a liquid in the thorax.
Suc*cus"sion, n. Etym: [L. succussio, from succutere: cf. F. succussion. See Succussation.] Defn: The act of shaking; a shake; esp. (Med.), a shaking of the body to ascertain if there be a liquid in the thorax.