Preferred Label : Death Rattle;

NCIt definition : The gurgling respiratory sounds produced by patients as they approach death, resulting from the accumulation of secretions in the upper airways.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000577034;

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Main resources

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