crepitus.

A crackling, grating, or popping sound or sensation produced in body tissues or joints.

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Words that belong together

• joint crepitus
• palpable crepitus
• subcutaneous crepitus

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The examination revealed crepitus around the injured shoulder.

She stopped moving when the joint produced a faint crepitus that she could feel as well as hear.

Usage notes

Primary category: horror. Forms: Uncountable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.