Thumbprinting
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thumbprinting is a noun meaning (radiology) A radiologic sign found on a lateral C-spine radiograph, with a thickened free edge of the epiglottis resembling the distal thumb, that suggests a diagnosis of epiglottitis.
Meaning
(radiology) A radiologic sign found on a lateral C-spine radiograph, with a thickened free edge of the epiglottis resembling the distal thumb, that suggests a diagnosis of epiglottitis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thumbmark, thumb sketch, toeprint, handprint, thumbsketch, toothmark.
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