rale

American  

[ral, rahl] / ræl, rɑl /

noun

Pathology.

1. an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.

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rale British  

/ rɑːl /

noun

1. med an abnormal coarse crackling sound heard on auscultation of the chest, usually caused by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs

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Etymology

Origin of rale

1820–30; < French râle, derivative of râler to make a rattling sound in the throat; cf. rail ³

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Apart from meeting the Soviet challenge in Europe and elsewhere, Schlesinger must contend with the mo rale problems left over from Viet Nam, the nation's longest and most unpopular war.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Rayformers is in favor iv suppressin' ivrything," Mr. Dooley once said, "but rale pollyticians believes in suppressin' nawthin' but ivi-dence."

From Time Magazine Archive

The bailout is expected to boost mo rale inside the bank, which has lost a host of key employees by resignation.

From Time Magazine Archive

The West Coast's rate is probably high because of the large number of people who move there after retirement and bring with them the increased suicide rale that goes with advancing years.

From Time Magazine Archive

Many of them were delicious in the rale; one of them was the embodiment of every womanly grace and charm.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin