| 释义 |
Vocal fremitus
| (Med.) | the perceptible vibration of the chest wall, produced by the transmission of the sonorous vibrations during the act of using the voice. |
See also: Vocal EncyclopediaSeeVFvocal fremitus
fremitus [frem´ĭ-tus] a vibration perceptible on palpation or auscultation; see also thrill.tactile fremitus a type of vocal fremitus found over an area of secretions.tussive fremitus one felt on the chest while the patient coughs.vocal fremitus (VF) transmission of the spoken voice to the chest wall, detectable by auscultation or palpation; it is increased with lung consolidation and decreased with pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and airway obstruction.vo·cal frem·i·tusthe vibration in the chest wall, felt on palpation, produced by the spoken voice.vo·cal frem·i·tus (vō'kăl frem'i-tŭs) The palpable vibration in the chest wall, produced by the spoken voice. [L. fremitus vocalis]vo·cal frem·i·tus (vō'kăl frem'i-tŭs) Vibration in the chest wall, felt on palpation, produced by the spoken voice. [L. fremitus vocalis]AcronymsSeeviewfinder |