What does RALES mean?

rales

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: Abnormal respiratory sounds heard on auscultation of the chest, usually caused by the presence of fluid or mucus in the airways.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈreɪlz/; UK: /ˈreɪlz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "rales" originated from the French word "rale" which means "rattle". It is commonly used in medical settings to describe abnormal sounds heard during a physical examination of the chest. Rales can be caused by a variety of conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, or congestive heart failure.

5. Synonyms: Crackles, crepitations, wheezes.

6. Related Words: Cales, dales, hales, males, tales.

7. Example Sentences:

• The doctor heard rales in the patients lungs and ordered a chest x-ray.
• Rales are often a sign of fluid in the lungs.
• The nurse documented the presence of rales in the patients medical record.