BALLOTTEMENT
\bˈalɒtmənt], \bˈalɒtmənt], \b_ˈa_l_ɒ_t_m_ə_n_t]\
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a palpatory technique for feeling a floating object in the body (especially for determining the position of a fetus by feeling the rebound of the fetus after a quick digital tap on the wall of the uterus)
By Princeton University
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a palpatory technique for feeling a floating object in the body (especially for determining the position of a fetus by feeling the rebound of the fetus after a quick digital tap on the wall of the uterus)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A method of ascertaining pregnancy, by elevating womb with the finger in order to feel fetus fall back.
By William R. Warner
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Means the motion impressed on the foetus in utero, by alternately pressing the uterus by means of the index finger of one hand introduced into the vagina; the other hand being applied on the abdomen. It is one of the least equivocal signs of pregnancy.
By Robley Dunglison
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