Pectoriloquy
Pectoriloquy
Pectoriloquy (pronounced: pek-tuh-RIH-loh-kwee) is a medical term used in the field of pulmonology to describe a phenomenon where the spoken voice is clearly and unusually audible over the chest wall during auscultation. This is often indicative of consolidation or cavitation in the lung tissue, commonly seen in conditions such as pneumonia or lung abscess.
Etymology
The term 'Pectoriloquy' is derived from the Latin words 'pectus' meaning 'chest' and 'loqui' meaning 'to speak'. Thus, the term literally translates to 'speaking from the chest'.
Types of Pectoriloquy
There are two main types of pectoriloquy: whispered pectoriloquy and spoken pectoriloquy. In whispered pectoriloquy, the patient's whispered words are clearly heard through the stethoscope. In spoken pectoriloquy, the patient's spoken words are clearly heard.
Related Terms
- Egophony: This is a change in the tone of voice that is heard when listening to lung sounds, and is often indicative of lung consolidation.
- Bronchophony: This is the abnormal transmission of sounds from the lungs or bronchi.
- Auscultation: This is the process of listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pectoriloquy
- Wikipedia's article - Pectoriloquy
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