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Rhonchi

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: Loud, low-pitched sounds heard during breathing due to the narrowing or obstruction of the air passages in the lungs.

Usage:

1. The doctor used a stethoscope to listen for rhonchi in the patient's lungs.

2. Rhonchi can be an indication of respiratory conditions such as bronchitis or pneumonia.

Part of speech: Plural noun

Sense: Rattling or gurgling sounds in the throat caused by secretions, usually due to a respiratory infection.

Usage:

1. The child's rhonchi were prominent, suggesting the presence of mucus in the airways.

2. The nurse conducted a thorough assessment of the patient's rhonchi to determine the severity of the infection.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense: Describing the presence of or related to rhonchi.

Usage:

1. The doctor identified the patient's rhonchial sounds as a symptom of an underlying respiratory condition.

2. The treatment plan included measures to alleviate the patient's rhonchial congestion.