rhonchus

noun

rhon·​chus ˈräŋ-kəs 

plural rhonchi ˈräŋ-ˌkī 

: a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when the air channels are partly obstructed

Word History

Etymology

Late Greek, from rhenchein to snore, wheeze; probably akin to Old Irish sreinnid he snores

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

rhonchus

noun

rhon·​chus ˈräŋ-kəs 

plural rhonchi ˈräŋ-ˌkī 

: a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when the air channels are partly obstructed compare rale, rattle sense 2