Definition of Pectoriloquy

1. n. The distinct articulation of the sounds of a patient's voice, heard on applying the ear to the chest in auscultation. It usually indicates some morbid change in the lungs or pleural cavity.

Medical Definition of Pectoriloquy

1. The distinct articulation of the sounds of a patient's voice, heard on applying the ear to the chest in auscultation. It usually indicates some morbid change in the lungs or pleural cavity. Origin: L. Pectus, -oris, the breast + loqui to speak: cf. F. Pectoriloquie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pectoriloquy

pectoral fascia
pectoral fin
pectoral girdle
pectoral girdle
pectoral glands
pectoral group of axillary lymph nodes
pectoral medallion
pectoral muscle
pectoral muscles
pectoral reflex
pectoral region
pectoral ridge
pectoral sandpiper
pectoral vein
pectoral veins
pectoriloquy (current term)
pectorodorsalis muscle
pectorodorsal muscle
pectorophony
pectose
pectose
pectoses
pectosic
pectostraca
pectous
pectus
pectus
pectus carinatum
pectus excavatum
pectus recurvatum

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