amphoric
From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Etymology
From Latin amphoricus (“of or related to an amphora”), from amphora + -icus (“-ic: forming adj.”). Equivalent to amphora + -ic.
Adjective
amphoric (not comparable)
- (chiefly historical) Of or related to an amphora, either as a large vessel or a Roman unit of liquid measure.
- (medicine) Produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs, giving a sound like that produced by blowing into an empty decanter.
- amphoric respiration or resonance
Translations
medicine: produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs
|
See also
References
- “amphoric”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
Anagrams
Wikiwand in your browser!
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.
