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Definition of crepitus in English: crepitusnoun ˈkrɛpɪtəsˈkrepədəs mass nounMedicine 1A grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone. Example sentencesExamples - Palpation of the nasal structures should be done to elicit any crepitus, indentation, or irregularity of the nasal bone.
- Findings on physical examination include decreased range of motion, crepitus, a mild joint effusion, and palpable osteophytic changes at the knee joint.
- The knee often clicks as it moves through its range of movement and usually the patient feels and hears grating or crepitus under their kneecap.
- The patella and its supporting structures, bilateral joint lines and collateral ligaments are palpated for tenderness, crepitus and localized swelling.
- Physical examination frequently reveals crepitus at the fracture site.
- 1.1 The production of crepitations in the lungs; rale.
Example sentencesExamples - Subcutaneous emphysema can be diagnosed by the presence of crunching sounds coinciding with the heart rate, crepitus when palpating the overlying skin, or swelling of the face and neck.
- Palpate the chest for subcutaneous emphysema and crepitus, and percuss for dullness, an indication of consolidations or effusions.
- Some had opportunities to palpate subcutaneous crepitus, others could see effects and treatment of respiratory/metabolic acid-base imbalances.
- The presence of crepitus indicates subcutaneous emphysema.
Origin Early 19th century: from Latin, from crepare 'rattle'. Definition of crepitus in US English: crepitusnounˈkrepədəs Medicine 1A grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone. Example sentencesExamples - The knee often clicks as it moves through its range of movement and usually the patient feels and hears grating or crepitus under their kneecap.
- The patella and its supporting structures, bilateral joint lines and collateral ligaments are palpated for tenderness, crepitus and localized swelling.
- Findings on physical examination include decreased range of motion, crepitus, a mild joint effusion, and palpable osteophytic changes at the knee joint.
- Physical examination frequently reveals crepitus at the fracture site.
- Palpation of the nasal structures should be done to elicit any crepitus, indentation, or irregularity of the nasal bone.
- 1.1 The production of crepitations in the lungs; rale.
Example sentencesExamples - Palpate the chest for subcutaneous emphysema and crepitus, and percuss for dullness, an indication of consolidations or effusions.
- The presence of crepitus indicates subcutaneous emphysema.
- Subcutaneous emphysema can be diagnosed by the presence of crunching sounds coinciding with the heart rate, crepitus when palpating the overlying skin, or swelling of the face and neck.
- Some had opportunities to palpate subcutaneous crepitus, others could see effects and treatment of respiratory/metabolic acid-base imbalances.
Origin Early 19th century: from Latin, from crepare ‘rattle’. |