Rhonchus — Rhon chus, n.; pl. {Rhonchi}. [L., a snoring, a croaking.] (Med.) An adventitious whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when the air channels are partially obstructed. By some writers the term rhonchus is used as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rhonchus — (v. gr.), Röcheln, s.d … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Rhonchus — (griech., »Schnarchen«), Rasselgeräusch beim Atmen infolge von Ansammlung von Schleim in den Atmungswegen … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Rhonchus — (grch.), Schleimrasseln, Geräusch, das bei Schleimansammlungen in den Luftwegen entsteht … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
rhonchus — [räŋ′kəs] n. pl. rhonchi [räŋ′kī΄] [L, a snoring < Gr rhonchos, var. of renchos < IE base * srenk , to snore > OIr srennim, (I) snore] a rattling sound, somewhat like snoring heard on auscultation of the chest when there is a partial… … English World dictionary
rhonchus — noun /ˈɹɒŋ.kəs,ˈɹɑŋ.kəs/ A dry rattling sound heard during breathing, due to deposits in the bronchial tubes. “You have poisoned yourself again!” Humfried emitted an alarming rhonchus … Wiktionary
rhonchus — noun (plural rhonchi) Etymology: Late Greek, from rhenchein to snore, wheeze; probably akin to Old Irish sreinnid he snores Date: 1829 a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when the air channels are partly obstructed … New Collegiate Dictionary
rhonchus — rhonchial /rong kee euhl/, rhonchal /rong keuhl/, adj. /rong keuhs/, n., pl. rhonchi / kuy/. a wheezing or snoring sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by an accumulation of mucus or other material. [1820 30; < L: a snoring,… … Universalium
rhonchus — An added sound with a musical pitch occurring during inspiration or expiration, heard on auscultation of the chest and caused by air passing through bronchi that are narrowed by inflammation, spasm of smooth muscle, or presence of mucus in the … Medical dictionary
Rhonchus — Rasselgeräusch * * * Rhọn|chus, der; [zu griech. rhógchos = das Schnarchen] (Med.): Rasselgeräusch … Universal-Lexikon