œgophony

A form of egophony — A bleating sound sometimes observed in patients with various lung conditions.

Meanings

nounœgophony (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of egophony.

    When all signs of effusion, dulness, pain, œgophony, and cough had disappeared he was dieted, stimulated, and tonicked.

    1887, Medical Press and Circular, volume 94, page 461
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