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Rhonchial

Rhon′chi-al

,
Adj.
(Med.)
Of or pertaining to a rhonchus; produced by rhonchi.
Rhonchial fremitus
.
[L.
fremitus
a dull roaring or murmuring.]
(Med.)
A vibration of the chest wall that may be felt by the hand laid upon its surface. It is caused in the production of rhonchi in the bronchial tubes.

Definition 2024


rhonchial

rhonchial

English

Adjective

rhonchial (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Of or pertaining to a rhonchus; produced by rhonchi.

Derived terms

  • rhonchial fremitus