rhonchus
noun
rhon·chus ˈräŋ-kəs 
plural rhonchi ˈräŋ-ˌkī
: a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when the air channels are partly obstructed
Word History
Etymology
Late Greek, from rhenchein to snore, wheeze; probably akin to Old Irish sreinnid he snores
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
rhonchus
noun
rhon·chus ˈräŋ-kəs
plural rhonchi ˈräŋ-ˌkī
: a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when the air channels are partly obstructed compare rale, rattle sense 2