| bony crepitus | <clinical sign, orthopaedics> The spongy quality one appreciates on palpation (feeling with the open hand) of a fracture site (broken bones). This physical finding can be a clue that a fracture exists. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| crepitus | <clinical sign, orthopaedics> A crinkly, crackling or grating feeling or sound in the joints, skin or lungs. (27 Sep 1997) |