Meanings
proper noun
- A combination of three signs associated with acute appendicitis: pain, vomiting, and fever.
Origin
Named after John Benjamin Murphy, American surgeon and physician.
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APA
Murphy's triad. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Murphy's%20triad
MLA
“Murphy's triad.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Murphy's%20triad. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Murphy's triad,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Murphy's%20triad.
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