crepitant

[krep´ĭ-tant]

having a dry, crackling sound.

crep·i·tant

(krep'i-tant),

1. Relating to or characterized by crepitation.

2. Denoting a fine bubbling noise (rale) produced by air entering fluid in lung tissue; heard in pneumonia and in certain other conditions.

3. The sensation imparted to the palpating finger by gas or air in the subcutaneous tissues.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

crep·i·tant

(krep'i-tănt)

1. Relating to or characterized by crepitation.

2. Denoting a fine bubbling noise (rale) produced by air entering fluid in lung tissue; heard in pneumonia and in certain other conditions.

3. The sensation imparted to the palpating finger by gas or air in the subcutaneous tissues.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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