rhonchus

rhonchus definition - medical

rhon·chus (rŏngˈkəs)

noun pl. rhon·chi (-kī)
A coarse rattling sound somewhat like snoring, usually caused by secretion in a bronchial tube.

Related Forms:

  • rhonˈchal (-kəl) adjective

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