leverdempning

English translation: liver dullness

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Norwegian term or phrase:leverdempning
English translation:liver dullness
Entered by: Alison Waddington

17:22 Nov 4, 2023
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Norwegian medical physical examination
Norwegian term or phrase: leverdempning
Hei! This word occurs in a medical report for a patient who has had a physical examination. I can't find an equivalent UK-English term, though; can anyone help?

Thanks and regards,
Alison.
Alison Waddington
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:08
liver dullness
Explanation:
From the reference below: Normally, one expects to hear dull sound on percussion of the right anterior chest over the liver, and tympanic sound on percussion of left anterior chest over the gastric air bubble and the splenic flexure of the colon (Figure 1).
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eodd
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Thanks again! :)
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liver dullness


Explanation:
From the reference below: Normally, one expects to hear dull sound on percussion of the right anterior chest over the liver, and tympanic sound on percussion of left anterior chest over the gastric air bubble and the splenic flexure of the colon (Figure 1).


    https://www.jove.com/v/10090/abdominal-exam-ii-percussion-sounds-dullness-and-tympany
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Thanks again! :)
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Asker: Thanks so much; I couldn't find this anywhere! :)


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