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General Slang
pothole
POT-hohl · noun · slang
See pothole sign; bumps that provoke peritoneal pain
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Shorthand reference to the pothole sign, where jolts on the drive in worsen abdominal pain suggestive of peritonitis.
“Pothole-positive again, so I'm worried about his belly.”
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pothole In A Sentence
Pothole-positive again, so I'm worried about his belly.
Origin & Usage
From the pothole sign of peritoneal irritation.
People Also Ask
What does pothole mean in medical slang?
It refers to the pothole sign: if jolts and bumps on the drive to hospital worsen a patient's abdominal pain, it suggests peritoneal irritation or peritonitis.
Why does hitting potholes matter?
Movement and jarring aggravate an inflamed peritoneum, so pain triggered by bumps is a clue that the abdomen is genuinely irritated.
Is it an official medical term?
The 'pothole sign' is used informally as a clinical shorthand rather than a formal diagnostic test.
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