Taber's Medical Dictionary
crepitus
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(krep′ĭt-ŭs )
[L. crepitus, creaking]
A crackling or rattling sound made by a part of the body, either spontaneously or during physical examination.
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(krep′ĭt-ŭs )
[L. crepitus, creaking]
A crackling or rattling sound made by a part of the body, either spontaneously or during physical examination.
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