answersLogoWhite

0

a bruit (pronounced brew-ee) it is a whooshing sound made when blood travels around an obstruction (like atherosclorotic plaque build up)

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How do you use stethoscope in a sentence?

The doctor used his stethoscope to listen to the sound of your heatbeat


What is the phenomenon of sound in stethoscope used by doctors?

vibrations of sound


What is a bruit?

A bruit is something that can be heard with a stethoscope over an artery, that indicated turbulent blood flow. In a normal artery, blood flows smoothly (laminar flow) but if there is an obstruction e.g. a clot or fatty plaque (atherosclerosis) the blood flow is disturbed and bounces off the sides of the artery walls, causing the bruit to be heard. It sounds like a rushing or roaring sound.


What is the phenomenon of stethoscope base on?

it is based on refraction of sound


How are sound waves reflected in a stethoscope?

because of science


If someone is a knot in your stethoscope will it affect the sound?

No, the sound is bouncing not following a straight line.


What are the practical applications of reflection of sound?

Parabolic sound reflectors, Speaking tubes and Stethoscope


What does a doctor use to listen to the sound your heart makes?

A stethoscope.


What are the waves of a stethoscope?

A stethoscope consists of two equal-length tubes of air, physicallyjoined, which conduct sound waves to the examiner's ears.


How does a stethoscope transmit sound?

When a doctor or nurse places a stethoscope diaphragm on a patient's chest, sound waves traveling through the patient's body cause the flat surface of the diaphragm to vibrate.When a doctor or nurse places a stethoscope diaphragm on a patient's chest, sound waves traveling through the patient's body cause the flat surface of the diaphragm to vibrate.


What is the medical term meaning harsh rushing sound made by passing blood?

The medical term for a harsh rushing sound made by passing blood is "bruit." This sound is typically caused by turbulent blood flow in a blood vessel, usually due to a narrowing or obstruction. Bruits are often heard using a stethoscope and can indicate underlying cardiovascular conditions.


How does stethoscope relate with barometer and open tube manometer?

nothing in common stethoscope's purpose is to transmit sound barometer an manometer measure atmospheric pressure