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Wednesday | 1 Jun 2022
Bruit
[broot]
Noun
Middle English - 14th century
- Definition
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Noise or din; any of several generally abnormal sounds heard on auscultation.
- Examples of word Bruit in a sentence
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“Stenosis in the artery causes a swishing sound, which is heard as a bruit on auscultation and also may be felt as a thrill or slight vibration in the vessel on palpation.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “bruit” is also defined as “To voice abroad, especially as a rumor (used primarily in the passive and often followed by about).”
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