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crepitus

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin crepō Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Italic *-tus Latin -tus Latin crepitusbor. English crepitus Borrowed from Latin crepitus.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: κριγμός (krigmós) — grating, crackling or popping sounds
  • Icelandic: vefjamarr — grating, crackling or popping sounds