Amphoric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æmˈfɒɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Amphoric is an adjective meaning (medicine) Produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs, giving a sound like that produced by blowing into an empty decanter.
Meaning
(medicine) Produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs, giving a sound like that produced by blowing into an empty decanter.
More Meanings
- (chiefly historical) Of or related to an amphora, either as a large vessel or a Roman unit of liquid measure.
Example Sentences
amphoric respiration or resonance
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amphoral, amphidal, amphidromic, amphidromical, amphipodan, amphigoric.
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