Click
Click (klik)
Click (pronounced /klɪk/) is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in relation to auscultation, the act of listening to the internal sounds of the body.
Etymology
The term "click" is derived from the Old French word "clic," which is an onomatopoeic word that mimics the sound of a light, sharp contact or collision. In the medical context, it is used to describe a specific type of sound heard during auscultation.
Definition
In medicine, a click is a short, sharp sound that is often heard during the auscultation of the heart or lungs. It can be indicative of various health conditions, depending on its characteristics and the context in which it is heard.
Related Terms
- Auscultation: The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, often using a stethoscope. Clicks are one of the many sounds that can be heard during auscultation.
- Heart Murmur: An abnormal sound heard during auscultation of the heart. It can sometimes be accompanied by clicks.
- Mitral Valve Prolapse: A condition in which the mitral valve of the heart doesn't close properly. One of the symptoms can be a clicking sound heard during auscultation.
- Pleural Rub: A sound heard during auscultation of the lungs when the two layers of the pleura are inflamed and rub against each other. It can sometimes be mistaken for a click.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Click
- Wikipedia's article - Click
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