tapotement

[ tuh-poht-ment ]
/ təˈpoʊt mɛnt /

noun

the use of various light, quick chopping, slapping, or beating strokes on the body during massage.

Origin of tapotement

1885–90; < French, equivalent to tapot(er) to tap, drum on, with the fingers or edge of the hand ( tap(er) to tap, strike (expressive v. akin to tap1) + -oter frequentative or attenuating suffix) + -ment -ment

Words nearby tapotement

tapioca-plant, tapir, tapir mouth, tapis, tapis vert, tapotement, tappan, tappan zee, tapper, tappet, tapping

Medical definitions for tapotement

tapotement
[ tə-pōt′mənt, tä-pôt-mäɴ′ ]

n.

A striking with the side of the hand, usually with partly flexed fingers, used in massage.