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What physical sign is the result of turbulent blood flow through a vessel?

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It is called Bruit when auscultating an abnormal vessel, a humming is heard that is caused by the turbulent blood flow through the vessel; can also be heard over a shunt. a sound or murmur heard in auscultation, especially an abnormal one.

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