chest rub

/ˈt͡ʃɛst.ɹʌb/

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounchest rub (plural chest rubs)

plural chest rubs

  1. emergency medicineA 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. medicineA topical medication applied to the chest in the hope of alleviating the symptoms of a cold.
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APA

chest rub. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chest%20rub

MLA

“chest rub.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chest%20rub. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chest rub,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chest%20rub.

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