chest rub

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of applying pain to the sternum of the patient wherein the responder applies strong pressure with the knuckles in an attempt to establish the patient's level of consciousness.
  2. A topical medication applied to the chest in the hope of alleviating the symptoms of a cold.

Pronunciation

En-us-ncalif-chestrub.ogg

Word forms

chest rub chest rubs
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