rhonchus

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

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rhon·chus (rngks)

n. pl. rhon·chi (-k)

A coarse rattling sound somewhat like snoring, usually caused by secretion in a bronchial tube.

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rhonchal (-kl) adj.

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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.

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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.

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rhonchus

Sonorous rhonchus Pulmonary medicine A type of continuous–> 250 msec, high-pitched, hissing lung sound, with a frequency of ≥ 400 Hz. Cf Wheeze.