Crepitant

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective
  1. 1
    crackling; rattling

    "Pneumonia is often characterized by crepitant rales coming from within the patient's chest."

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snapping

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"Pneumonia is often characterized by crepitant rales coming from within the patient's chest."

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