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rale
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ˈʁalɨ/ra·le
Definition
1An abnormal respiratory sound, such as a crackle or wheeze, heard through a stethoscope.
Usage examples
“The doctor detected rales at the base of the lung.”
“Coarse rales can indicate fluid in the airways.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
dry ralemoist ralecoarse ralespulmonary rale