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finger wave
FING-ger WAYV · noun · slang
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Origin & Usage
Jocular reference to the single-finger examination.
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What does 'finger wave' mean in medicine?
It's jokey slang for a digital rectal examination, done with a single gloved finger.
Is 'finger wave' a crude term?
It's cheeky bedside humour, so it's used among staff rather than with patients.
Where does the term come from?
It plays on the single-finger nature of the exam, punning on the hairdressing 'finger wave.'
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