Crepitation

usgb/ˌkrepɪˈteɪʃn/
noun

The sound of small snaps or cracks, often heard in medical contexts.

The physician could hear a crepitation in the patient's lungs during the examination.
Visual representation of "crepitation" - The sound of small snaps or cracks, often heard in medical contexts

Often appears as...

  • crepitation of joints
  • crepitation on compression

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Medical Context

Used by healthcare professionals when describing abnormal sounds from the body.

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During the assessment, the nurse noted crepitation in the patient's knee joint.
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Indicates Concern

Often suggests something is wrong or warrants further medical investigation.

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The doctor's diagnosis was confirmed by the crepitation in the chest sounds.
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Technical Term

Mostly used in technical or medical discussions, not in everyday conversation.

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Medical students learn to identify crepitation during their clinical rotations.
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