chest rub
"Chest rub" can refer to a medical technique, a topical medication, or a gesture in sign language.
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Definition
C1Emergency Medicine
(technical, medical)A technique where strong pressure is applied to the sternum with knuckles to assess consciousness.
Example
- The paramedic used a chest rub to check if the patient was responsive.
B1Health
(common, non-prescription)An aromatic ointment applied to the chest to relieve cold symptoms.
Example
- She applied a chest rub to help soothe her cough.
B2Sign Language
(ASL, gesture)A non-verbal gesture to express apology or remorse.
Example
- In a noisy room, he used a chest rub to apologize for bumping into someone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chest rub":
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