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tactile fremitus |
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fremitus /frem·i·tus/ (frem´it-us) a vibration felt on palpation.
friction fremitus rub. hydatid fremitus see under thrill. rhonchal fremitus vibrations produced by passage of air through a large mucus-filled bronchus. tactile fremitus vocal fremitus felt on the chest wall. tussive fremitus one felt on the chest when the patient coughs. vocal fremitus (VF) one caused by speaking, perceived on auscultation.
tactile fremitus, a tremulous vibration of the chest wall during speaking that is palpable on physical examination. Tactile fremitus may be decreased or absent when vibrations from the larynx to the chest surface are impeded by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obstruction, pleural effusion, or pneumothorax. It is increased in pneumonia. Compare vocal fremitus. fremitus [frem´ĭ-tus] a vibration perceptible on palpation or auscultation; see also thrill. tactile fremitus a type of vocal fremitus found over an area of secretions. tussive fremitus one felt on the chest while the patient coughs. vocal fremitus (VF) transmission of the spoken voice to the chest wall, detectable by auscultation or palpation; it is increased with lung consolidation and decreased with pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and airway obstruction. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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