fremitus

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  1. noun A palpable vibration, as felt by the hand placed on the chest during coughing or speaking.

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  1. Latin, a murmuring, from past participle of fremere, to murmur.

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  1. from Latin fremitus, a dull, roaring, humming, murmuring sound, from fremere, roar, hum, murmur, growl.
 

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/ˈfrɛmɪtəs/
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