rale
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈʁalɨ/low
ra·le
Definition
An abnormal respiratory sound, such as a crackle or wheeze, heard through a stethoscope.
The doctor detected rales at the base of the lung.
Coarse rales can indicate fluid in the airways.
Common collocations
dry ralemoist ralecoarse ralespulmonary rale
Etymology
Do francês 'rale', onomatopeia do som da respiração.