rhonchus

American

[rong-kuhs] / ˈrɒŋ kəs /

noun

a wheezing or snoring sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by an accumulation of mucus or other material.

rhonchus British

/ ˈrɒŋkəs /

noun

a rattling or whistling respiratory sound resembling snoring, caused by secretions in the trachea or bronchi

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noun

rhonchi

plural

Etymology

Origin of rhonchus

1820–30; < Latin: a snoring, croaking < Late Greek rhónchos, variant of Greek rhénchos

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On auscultation, in the early stages, rhonchus r�les are detected if the larger tubes are affected, and sibilant r�les if the smaller ones are affected.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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