Etymology

crepitus

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Today it means: Grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints. Full definition →

Latin crepitus
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  1. Latincrepō
  2. Latincrepitus
  3. English todaycrepitus

Borrowed from Latin crepitus.

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