Crepitation
Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈɹeɪˈpaɪˈtætˈaɪˌɑn/
Crepitation (noun)
- A series of small, sharp sounds like cracking or popping.
- A noise made by joints or tissues in the body during movement.
Examples
- The crepitation of the fire added to the cozy atmosphere.
- The doctor noted the crepitation in the patient's lungs.
Common collocations: hear a crepitation, produce a crepitation, observe crepitation, diagnose crepitation