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What is a thrill in nursing?
1. An abnormal vibration that is felt on the skin overlying a loud cardiac murmur or an arteriovenous fistula. 2. A tingling or shivering sensation of tremulous excitement as from pain, pleasure, or horror.
What is Thyroid thrill?
a vibration felt by the examiner on palpation; see also fremitus.
What is the medical term for wee?
Medical Definition of urination : the act of urinating. — called also micturition.
How do you test for bruit thrill?
When you slide your fingertips over the site you should feel a gentle vibration, which is called a “thrill.” Another sign is when listening with a stethoscope a loud swishing noise will be heard called a “bruit.” If both of these signs are present and normal, the graft is still in good condition.
What does thril stand for in medical terms?
[thril] a vibration felt by the examiner on palpation; see also fremitus. diastolic thrill one felt over the precordium during diastole in advanced aortic insufficiency.
What does thrilling mean in the Medical Dictionary?
1. A quivering or trembling caused by sudden excitement or emotion. 2. Medicine A slight palpable vibration associated with a cardiac murmur and certain other cardiac or respiratory conditions. The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
What’s the difference between thril and systolic thrill?
[thril] a vibration felt by the examiner on palpation; see also fremitus. diastolic thrill one felt over the precordium during diastole in advanced aortic insufficiency. hydatid thrill one felt on percussing over a hydatid cyst. presystolic thrill one felt just before the ventricular systole over the apex of the heart.
What kind of vibration is a diastolic thrill?
a vibration felt by the examiner on palpation; see also fremitus. diastolic thrill one felt over the precordium during diastole in advanced aortic insufficiency. hydatid thrill one felt on percussing over a hydatid cyst. presystolic thrill one felt just before the ventricular systole over the apex of the heart.