fremitus

noun

frem·​i·​tus ˈfre-mə-təs 

: a sensation felt by a hand placed on a part of the body (such as the chest) that vibrates during speech

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, murmur, from fremere to murmur; akin to Old English bremman to roar

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

fremitus

noun

frem·​i·​tus ˈfrem-ət-əs 

: a sensation felt by a hand placed on a part of the body (as the chest) that vibrates during speech