1. A vibration felt through the chest wall during physical examination, typically caused by sound transmission from the lungs or vocal cords.
Usage: medical term; commonly used in clinical practice and physical diagnosis
2. A low rumbling or vibrating sound or sensation.
Usage: general or archaic usage

Examples

• The doctor felt fremitus over the patient's lungs to assess air movement.
• Increased fremitus may indicate consolidation in the lung tissue.
• Decreased fremitus can suggest fluid accumulation or obstruction.
• During the physical exam, the physician palpated for fremitus on both sides of the chest.
• Vocal fremitus is assessed by having the patient repeat words while the examiner feels the chest wall.