| carotid bruit | <cardiology, clinical sign> A systolic murmur heard at the root of the neck (over a carotid artery) that is produced by turbulence from a blockage of blood flow in the vessel, can indicate carotid artery occlusive disease. See: stroke. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| systolic bruit | Any abnormal sound or any murmur heard during systole. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thyroid bruit | Vascular murmur heard over hyperactive thyroid gland, due to increased blood flow. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Traube's bruit | A triple cadence to the heart sounds; due to an abnormal third or fourth heart sound being heard in addition to the first and second sounds, and usually indicative of serious disease. Synonym: bruit de galop, cantering rhythm, gallop rhythm, Traube's bruit. (05 Mar 2000) |