murphy's sign

Questions

What does murphy's sign mean?

A sign of cholecystitis, etc. identified by the patient experiencing pain when the gall bladder is obstructed on the right-hand side while they breathe out.

Where does murphy's sign come from?

Named after American physician John Benjamin Murphy (1857–1916).

How to pronounce murphy's sign

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “murphy's sign”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “murphy's sign”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “murphy's sign” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.