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Definition of Crepitant
1. a. Having a crackling sound; crackling; rattling.
Definition of Crepitant
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Crepitant
1. 1. Relating to or characterised by crepitation. 2. Denoting a fine bubbling noise (rale) produced by air entering fluid in lung tissue; heard in pneumonia and in certain other conditions. 3. The sensation imparted to the palpating finger by gas or air in the subcutaneous tissues. (05 Mar 2000)