Rhonchus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural rhon·chi [rong-kahy]. /ˈrɒŋ kaɪ/.
  1. a wheezing or snoring sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by an accumulation of mucus or other material.
noun plural -chi (-kaɪ)
  1. a rattling or whistling respiratory sound resembling snoring, caused by secretions in the trachea or bronchi
Rhonchus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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