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| 2 | 33% | 12 | Rattling chest sounds | |
| 3 | 30% | 11 | Detects abnormal chest sounds | |
Chest Sounds Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RALES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RALES
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RALES" which means:
- noun
- • A rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The doctor listened to the patient's chest and heard crackles and rales."
- • "The presence of coarse rales suggests a severe lung infection."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times04 Oct 2002 | Down 3 | |
| New York Times12 Nov 1992 | Down 31 | |
| New York Times25 May 1979 | Across 19 | |
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