1. relating to or characterized by rhonchi (abnormal rattling sounds heard when examining unhealthy lungs)
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor noted rhonchal sounds during the chest examination.
• Rhonchal breathing indicated possible airway obstruction.
• The patient’s rhonchal wheeze suggested bronchial inflammation.
• Nurses documented rhonchal lung sounds in the medical chart.
• The rhonchal quality of his breathing concerned the physician.