crepitus definition

  • noun:
    • Grating, crackling or swallowing noises and feelings experienced underneath the skin and bones.
    • crepitation
    • The noise produced by a-sudden discharge of wind from the bowels.
    • Same as crepitation, 2.
    • A crackling sound; crepitation. Specifically
    • The sound heard or grating sensation believed whenever fractured finishes of a broken bone tend to be rubbed against both.

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