1. making a crackling or rattling sound; characterized by crepitus
Usage: medical/technical term; often used in medical contexts to describe abnormal sounds in the body

Examples

• The doctor heard crepitant sounds when examining the patient's lungs.
• A crepitant joint may indicate cartilage damage or air in the joint space.
• The crepitant noise from the broken bone was a sign of a serious fracture.
• Crepitant breathing sounds can suggest pneumonia or other respiratory conditions.
• The patient reported crepitant sensations in the knee when walking.