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GRANVILLE'S HAMMER

\ɡɹˈanvɪlz hˈamə], \ɡɹˈanvɪlz hˈamə], \ɡ_ɹ_ˈa_n_v_ɪ_l_z h_ˈa_m_ə]\

Definitions of GRANVILLE'S HAMMER

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.

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An instrument used for making rhythmical vibrations by rapid tapping (vibratory massage) in the treatment of neuralgia.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

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