hyperresonance

noun

hy·​per·​res·​o·​nance -ˈrez-ᵊn-ən(t)s, -ˈrez-nən(t)s How to pronounce hyperresonance (audio)
: an exaggerated chest resonance heard in various abnormal pulmonary conditions
hyperresonant adjective

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“Hyperresonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperresonance. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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