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- US Pronunciation
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- [rong-kuh s]
- /ˈrɒŋ kəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rong-kuh s]
- /ˈrɒŋ kəs/
Definition of rhonchi word
- noun plural rhonchi a wheezing or snoring sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by an accumulation of mucus or other material. 1
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Origin of rhonchi
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Latin: a snoring, croaking < Late Greek rhónchos, variant of Greek rhénchos
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Parts of speech for Rhonchi
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rhonchi popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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rhonchi usage trend in Literature
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- what is rhonchi?
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- what causes rhonchi?
- what causes rhonchi in lungs?
- how to treat rhonchi?
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- what are rhonchi lung sounds?
- what does rhonchi mean?
- what does rhonchi lung sounds mean?
- what does rhonchi indicate?
- what causes rhonchi lung sounds?
- what is rhonchi in the lungs?
- how does rhonchi sound?
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