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Death-rattle
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Death rattle
A death rattle is a medical term that describes the sound produced by someone who is near death when saliva accumulates in the throat. Those who are dying may lose their ability to swallow, resulting in such an accumulation. While death rattle is a strong indication that someone is near death, it c... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_rattle
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death rattle
A gurgling sound that comes from the back of the throat of a dying person. It is caused by the build-up of saliva and mucus in the throat and upper airways when the person is too weak to cough. Found op http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=D
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Death Rattle
the sound a batsman hears when he is clean bowled. Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_cricket_terms
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death-rattle
A respiratory gurgling or rattling in the throat of a dying person, caused by the loss of the cough reflex and accumulation of mucus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?death-rattle
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death-rattle
Type: Term Pronunciation: deth′rat′ĕl Definitions: 1. A respiratory noise from the pharynx or trachea of a dying person, caused by the loss of the cough reflex and accumulation of mucus. Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=22965
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