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rale
Rale (noun) means (medicine) A crackling or rattling noise from the lungs, heard through a stethoscope, caused by fluid in the airways.
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(medicine) A crackling or rattling noise from the lungs, heard through a stethoscope, caused by fluid in the airways.
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Etymology
Taken from French râle, meaning “groan”.
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What is the meaning of rale?
"rale" (noun) means (medicine) A crackling or rattling noise from the lungs, heard through a stethoscope, caused by fluid in the airways.
What is another word for rale?
Other words for "rale" include rattling, rattle.