What does thumbprinting mean?
Thumbprinting means (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..
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(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..
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Thumbprinting means (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..
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