small crepitation

Pathol.: A sound of the bursting of air-bubbles in the mucous secretion existing in the smaller vesicles of the lungs in bronchitis, and still more in pneumonia. small-debts, s. pl. 1. In England, such debts as are usually sued for in the county courts. 2. In Scotland, debts under £12, recoverable by summary proce in the sheriff court. Small - debt court : A court for the recovery of small debts; in England, the county courts; in Scotland, the sheriff courts. small-fruits, subst. pl. Fruits raised in market gardens, such as strawberries, raspberries, and the like.