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bronchiloquy /bron·chil·o·quy/ (brong-kil´ah-kwe) bronchophony (2).
bronchophony [brong-kof´o-ne] 1. the normal voice sounds heard over a healthy large bronchus. 2. abnormal voice sounds heard over the lung, with the voice transmitted unusually clearly and with a high pitch; it is a type of pectoriloquy, indicating solidification of the lung tissue. Called also bronchiloquy. whispered bronchophony bronchophony heard through a stethoscope while the patient is whispering.
bronchiloquy high-pitched pectoriloquy due to lung consolidation. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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