Amphorophony
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Amphorophony is a metallic sound heard during auscultation over large, smooth-walled cavities in the lungs. It is caused by increased resonance and is typically associated with conditions such as pulmonary cavities, bronchiectasis, and pneumothorax.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
AMPHOROPHONY (from Latin amphora—vessel and Greek phone—sound, voice), a metallic-sounding voice heard during auscultation over large cavities with smooth walls, which depends on the amplification of resonance. Amphorophony is encountered in cases of cavities, bronchiectasis, and pneumothorax.
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“Amphorophony.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/amphorophony/