Definition of Crepitation

1. Noun. The sharp sound of snapping noises.

Exact synonyms: Crackle, Crackling
Specialized synonyms: Decrepitation
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Crackle, Crackle, Crepitate

Definition of Crepitation

1. n. The act of crepitating or crackling.

Definition of Crepitation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Crepitation

1. The spongy quality one appreciates on palpation (feeling with the open hand) of a fracture site (broken bones). This physical finding can be a clue that a fracture exists. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crepitation

crepe paper
crepe rubber
crepe Suzette
crepier
crepiest
creping
Crepis
crepitant
crepitant
crepitant rale
crepitate
crepitated
crepitates
crepitating
crepitation (current term)
crepitation (current term)
crepitations
crepitation rale
crepitus
crepitus
crepon
crepons
crept
crepuscle
crepuscles
crepuscular
crepuscular
crepuscule
crepuscules
crepy

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