"Murphy's sign" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after American physician John Benjamin Murphy (1857–1916). Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Murphy's sign
  1. (medicine) A sign of cholecystitis, etc. identified by the patient experiencing pain when the gall bladder is obstructed on the right-hand side while they breathe out. Wikipedia link: John Benjamin Murphy, Murphy's sign Categories (topical): Medicine
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