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crepitus
CIDE DICTIONARY
crepitus, n. [L., fr. crepare to crack.].
The noise produced by a sudden discharge of wind from the bowels. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
crepitus, n. Med.
1 a grating noise from the ends of a fractured bone rubbing together.
2 a similar sound heard from the chest in pneumonia etc.
1 a grating noise from the ends of a fractured bone rubbing together.
2 a similar sound heard from the chest in pneumonia etc.
Etymology
L f. crepare rattle
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