rhonchus /rhon·chus/ (rong´kus) pl. rhon´chi [L.] a continuous snorelike sound in the throat or bronchial tubes, due to a partial obstruction.rhon´chalrhon´chial
rhonchus
rhonchus [rong´kus] (pl. rhon´chi) (L.)
rhonchus
rhon·chus (r ng k s)n. pl. rhon·chi (-k  ) A coarse rattling sound somewhat like snoring, usually caused by secretion in a bronchial tube. rhon chal (-kl) adj. |
rhonchus
[rong′kəs] pl. rhonchi
Etymology: Gk, rhonchos, snore
an abnormal sound heard on auscultation of an airway obstructed by thick secretions, muscular spasm, neoplasm, or external pressure. The continuous rumbling sound is more pronounced during expiration and characteristically clears on coughing, whereas gurgles do not.
rhonchus [rong´kus] (pl. rhon´chi) (L.)
a continuous sound consisting of a dry whistlelike noise with a lower pitch than that of a wheeze, produced in the throat or bronchial tube due to a partial obstruction.
rhonchus
pl. rhonchi [L.] a rattling in the throat; also, a dry, coarse rale in the bronchial tubes, due to a partial obstruction. Suggests the presence of chronic inflammation accompanied by presence of small amounts of tenacious exudate.
rhonchus
Sonorous rhonchus Pulmonary medicine A type of continuous–> 250 msec, high-pitched, hissing lung sound, with a frequency of ≥ 400 Hz. Cf Wheeze.
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