aegophony Definition
an increased resonance of voice sounds heard during medical examination with a stethoscope, resembling the bleating of a goat.
Using aegophony: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aegophony" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The doctor detected aegophony in the patient's lungs.
Origins of aegophony
from Greek 'aix' meaning 'goat' and 'phone' meaning 'voice'
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Summary: aegophony in Brief
'Aegophony' [ee-gof-uh-nee] is a medical term that refers to an increased resonance of voice sounds heard during medical examination with a stethoscope. It resembles the bleating of a goat and is often detected in the lungs.
