rhonchus
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.rhon·chus
noun \ˈräŋ-kəs\ plural rhon·chi \ˈräŋ-ˌkī\
Definition of RHONCHUS
: a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when the air channels are partly obstructed
Origin of RHONCHUS
Late Greek, from rhenchein to snore, wheeze; probably akin to Old Irish sreinnid he snores
First Known Use: 1829
Rhymes with RHONCHUS
rhon·chus
noun \ˈräŋ-kəs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; rhon·chi \ˈräŋ-ˌkī\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of RHONCHUS
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