v. [f. L. succuss-, pa. ppl. stem of succutĕre, f. suc- = SUB- 25 + quatĕre to shake.] trans. To shake up; spec. to shake (a patient) to elicit the splashing sound in pneumothorax.
1865. Athenæum, No. 1975. 307/3. The violent shock which closes the rapid descent is expected to succuss the patient into proper shape.
