Amphoric

/æmˈfɔrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to the characteristic hollow sound made by wind or air moving across the opening of a bottle or container.

Etymology

From 'amphora' plus '-ic'. Medical and acoustic term describing sounds that resemble the resonance created by an amphora-shaped cavity.

Kelly Says

When a doctor hears an 'amphoric sound' through your stethoscope, it means there's an air-filled cavity in your lungs—the ancient vessel lends its acoustic signature to modern medicine.

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