Murphy sign


Mur·phy sign

(mŭr'fē), pain on palpation of the right subcostal area during inspiration frequently associated with acute cholecystitis.

Mur·phy sign

(mŭr'fē sīn) Pain on palpation of the right subcostal area during inspiration frequently associated with acute cholecystitis.

Murphy sign

Pain on deep inspiration when an inflamed gallbladder is palpated under the rib cage.See also: Murphy, John Benjamin

Murphy,

John B., U.S. surgeon, 1857-1916. Murphy approachMurphy bone leverMurphy bone skidMurphy braceMurphy button - mechanical device used for intestinal anastomosis.Murphy dilatorMurphy drip - Synonym(s): proctoclysisMurphy forcepsMurphy gougeMurphy hookMurphy knifeMurphy lightMurphy methodMurphy needleMurphy percussion - Synonym(s): piano percussionMurphy punchMurphy reamerMurphy retractorMurphy scissorsMurphy sign - right upper quadrant pain on inspiration.Murphy splintMurphy tubeMurphy-Lane bone skid