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crepitus

Postby Bailey » Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:56 am

Crep´i`tus (kr?p´?-t?s)
n. 1. (Med.) The noise produced by a sudden discharge of wind from the bowels.
2. med dictionary- the snap, crackle, pops and pain associated with the cumulative musculoskeletal wear and tear of 40 plus years of living -such creaking is called "crepitus," as in the word "decrepit".

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Postby Perry » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:11 pm

n. 1. (Med.) The noise produced by a sudden discharge of wind from the bowels.
As opposed to "silent but deadlies", which are more creepitus?
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Postby Bailey » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:28 pm

Perry, lol, I expected that exactly from you, thanks.

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Postby skinem » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:07 pm

Well, blow me down!
Was familiar with this term in its second meaning, but, not the first.
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