How Do You Spell CRESCENDO MURMUR?

1. Crescendo murmur is a term used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of heart murmur characterized by a gradual increase in intensity.

   A heart murmur refers to an abnormal sound that is heard during a heartbeat. These sounds are generated by disruptions in the blood flow through the heart valves or chambers. Crescendo murmur, as the term implies, is a murmur that starts off low in intensity and gradually becomes louder.

   This type of murmur usually occurs during systole, which is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart is contracting and ejecting blood. It is commonly associated with aortic stenosis, a condition characterized by narrowing of the aortic valve, hindering blood flow from the heart to the body. As the blood forcefully flows through the narrowed valve, it creates turbulence, leading to the crescendo murmur sound.

   A crescendo murmur is typically described as a harsh, rough, or rasping sound, and its intensity can vary depending on the severity of the underlying condition. It is often best heard with a stethoscope placed over the patient's chest while they are in an upright position.

   Identifying the presence and characteristics of a crescendo murmur is important for diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions. Additional tests and evaluations may be necessary to determine the cause and severity of the murmur, as well as guide appropriate treatment strategies.

2. A mitral presystolic (or systolic) m. which increases gradually in intensity and suddenly ceases, heard sometimes in mitral obstruction.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for CRESCENDO MURMUR

The word "crescendo" has its origins in Italian and is derived from the Latin word "crescere" which means "to increase" or "to grow". It is a musical term that indicates a gradual increase in volume or intensity.

On the other hand, "murmur" comes from the Middle English word "murmuren", which originated from the Old French word "murmurer" and the Latin word "murmurare", both meaning "to murmur" or "to make a low, indistinct sound".

When combined, "crescendo murmur" essentially refers to a gradual, increasing sound or noise resembling a murmur. The term is commonly used to describe a soft, continuous sound that gradually becomes louder or more intense, often in a musical or poetic context.