aegophony
|ae-goph-o-ny|
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/iːˈɡɒfəni/
goat-like lung sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aegophony' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aix' meaning 'goat' and 'phōnē' meaning 'voice or sound'.
Historical Evolution
'aegophony' was derived from the Greek word 'aigophōnia', which was used in medical contexts to describe the sound.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'goat sound', but over time it evolved into its current medical usage describing a specific lung sound.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/17 11:51