crepitation

Example Sentences

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It was a deeply flavored specimen, but lacked the crepitation of those breaded in sharp shards of panko.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2022

He heard a curious trickling sound and then a louder crepitation as if someone were unwrapping great sheets of cellophane.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

There is no crepitation on movement or other signs of involvement of the articular surfaces.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The pathognomonic symptom here is recognition of crepitation, but this may be very difficult to recognize in fracture of condyles, and in such instances, a careful examination is necessary.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

The manipulations for the discovery of crepitation always cause much pain.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.