Crepitation
/ˌkrepɪˈteɪʃn/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used by healthcare professionals when describing abnormal sounds from the body. 
During the assessment, the nurse noted crepitation in the patient's knee joint.
Pro Tip 2/3Indicates Concern
Often suggests something is wrong or warrants further medical investigation. 
The doctor's diagnosis was confirmed by the crepitation in the chest sounds.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Mostly used in technical or medical discussions, not in everyday conversation. 
Medical students learn to identify crepitation during their clinical rotations.
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