Bimanual

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Also known as: Two-handed

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This entry defines the term bimanual, which refers to a method of examination or procedure performed using both hands simultaneously. It is primarily used in clinical practice, particularly in gynecological and abdominal examinations.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

BIMANUAL (TWO-HANDED)

Cite this page

“Bimanual.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/bimanual/