Meaning & use
Crepitations
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Crackling, popping, or grating sounds, especially the abnormal crackling sounds heard in the lungs or a joint during a medical examination.
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The doctor noted fine crepitations at the base of both lungs during the exam.
His knee produced audible crepitations every time he climbed the stairs.
A note on using this word
Doctors listen for crepitations with a stethoscope as a sign of conditions like pneumonia or fluid in the lungs.
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