Noun: crepitus kre-pi-tus
- A grating or crackling sensation or sound in joints, often associated with arthritis or injury
"The doctor felt crepitus in the patient's knee during the examination"
- (medicine) a crackling sound heard in the lungs during respiration, often indicating a respiratory condition
"The stethoscope revealed crepitus in the lower lung fields"
Derived forms: crepituses
Encyclopedia: Crepitus