CAVERNOUS RHONCHUS Meaning and
Definition
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Cavernous rhonchus, also known as cavernous breath sound, is a medical term used to describe a specific type of abnormal respiratory sound that occurs during auscultation, which is the process of listening to internal body sounds using a stethoscope.
A rhonchus refers to an abnormal breath sound that is typically caused by the movement of air through airways that are partially blocked or narrowed. The term "cavernous" in this context refers to a specific quality of sound that is deep, hollow, and echoing, similar to the echoes heard within a large cavern.
A cavernous rhonchus is distinct from other types of rhonchi due to its specific sound characteristics. When heard during auscultation, it produces a low-pitched sound that resembles a series of hollow, booming noises. This sound is typically caused by the presence of air or fluid within a large, hollow cavity in the body, such as a pulmonary or bronchial cavity that has become dilated or enlarged due to various underlying conditions or diseases.
The identification of a cavernous rhonchus can be an important diagnostic clue for healthcare professionals to evaluate and investigate the possible causes of the abnormal respiratory sound. The presence of a cavernous rhonchus may suggest the presence of conditions such as bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or certain infections. Therefore, a thorough examination and further diagnostic tests may be necessary to determine the underlying cause and guide appropriate treatment.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for CAVERNOUS RHONCHUS
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Etymology of CAVERNOUS RHONCHUS
The word "cavernous" is derived from the Latin word "caverna", meaning "a hollow place" or "cave". It is related to the Latin verb "cavare", meaning "to hollow out".
The term "rhonchus" is also derived from Greek. It comes from the word "rhonchos", meaning "sound" or "grunt".
Therefore, "cavernous rhonchus" combines the Latin word "cavernous" to describe a hollow or resonant quality and the Greek term "rhonchus" to refer to the associated sound or noise, typically used in medical contexts to describe a type of abnormal breath sound.
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