1. Plural of crepitation; crackling or rustling sounds, especially those heard through a stethoscope during medical examination of the lungs or airways.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in respiratory assessment
2. Plural of crepitation; a series of sharp, snapping sounds produced by the rubbing together of fractured bone ends or by gas bubbles in tissue.
Usage: Medical/orthopedic term
3. Plural of crepitation; a crackling or rustling sound in general.
Usage: General use

Examples

• The doctor heard fine crepitations in the patient's lungs during the physical examination.
• Crepitations detected on auscultation may indicate pneumonia or pulmonary edema.
• The orthopedic surgeon noted crepitations when examining the fractured bone.
• Fine crepitations are often described as sounding like Velcro being pulled apart.
• The presence of crepitations in the lower lung fields suggested fluid accumulation.
• Coarse crepitations may indicate bronchitis or other airway inflammation.