rale
/ræl/
noun
- An abnormal rattling or crackling sound heard in the lungs, often a sign of illness such as pneumonia or bronchitis.
- The doctor listened to the patient's chest and heard a fine rale in the lower left lung.
- A persistent rale can indicate fluid buildup in the airways.
- The nurse noted a coarse rale that cleared slightly after the patient coughed.
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