percussion hammer; plexor; plessor
Medical instrument used in physical examination to tap body surfaces and assess underlying structures. Also called 打診器.
See also: 打診器
The doctor lightly tapped the patient's knee with a percussion hammer.
Compound of 打診 (percussion, auscultation) and 槌 (hammer, mallet). The reading だしんづち follows standard on-kun readings for the components.