rhonchus

rhon·chus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rong-kuh s]
- /ˈrɒŋ kəs/
- /rˈɒntʃəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rong-kuh s]
- /ˈrɒŋ kəs/

Definitions of rhonchus word

noun plural rhonchus a wheezing or snoring sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by an accumulation of mucus or other material. 1
noun rhonchus a rattling or whistling respiratory sound resembling snoring, caused by secretions in the trachea or bronchi 0
noun rhonchus a rattling sound, somewhat like snoring heard on auscultation of the chest when there is a partial bronchial obstruction; dry râle 0

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Origin of rhonchus

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 Rhonchus

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rhonchus 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.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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