rale
2 synonyms for rale, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (medicine) A crackling or rattling noise from the lungs, heard through a stethoscope, caused by fluid in the airways.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Taken from French râle, meaning “groan”.
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