Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The patient's wheezing became increasingly audible.

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Audible refers to anything that can be heard or perceived by the ear, so perceptible is the best answer. In this example, the patient's wheezing was becoming louder and more perceptible to the nurse - he/she could hear it more clearly.
Spasmodic can mean something that is being done in brief, quick outbursts or refers to be having a spasm.
Labored means something is done with lots of effort and great difficulty.

Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence