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Tapotement Definition & Meaning

tapotement
noun
  1. massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand; used to loosen mucus on the chest walls of patients with bronchitis

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What does tapotement mean?
massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand; used to loosen mucus on the chest walls of patients with bronchitis
What part of speech is tapotement?
Tapotement is a noun.

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