Fremitus


[frem-i-tuh s] /ˈfrɛm ɪ təs/

noun, plural fremitus. Medicine/Medical.
1.
palpable vibration, as of the walls of the chest.
/ˈfrɛmɪtəs/
noun (pl) -tus
1.
(med) a vibration felt by the hand when placed on a part of the body, esp the chest, when the patient is speaking or coughing

fremitus frem·i·tus (frěm’ĭ-təs)
n. pl. fremitus
A palpable vibration, as felt by the hand placed on the chest during coughing or speaking.

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