Without murmur

What does "Without murmur" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Without murmur" in a medical context refers to the absence of unusual sounds when a doctor listens to a patient's heart or lungs. Normally, the heart makes a specific "lub-dub" sound. If there are extra or unusual sounds, like a whooshing or swishing, doctors call these "murmurs". So, if a patient is described as "without murmur", it means their heart is making the normal sounds and no abnormal ones.

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