| Murphy drip | Slow continuous administration of saline solution by instillation into the rectum and sigmoid colon. Synonym: Murphy drip, rectoclysis. Origin: procto-+ G. Klysis, a washing out (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Murphy's button | An obsolete appliance formerly used for intestinal anastomosis; it consists of two hollow cylinders, one of which is sutured into each open end of the intestine; the two are then joined and fasten automatically, maintaining the two ends of intestine in apposition by their serous surfaces; after firm union has occurred the cylinders slough away and are passed in the stools. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Murphy's percussion | Examination for dullness by striking the chest wall directly with the fingertips of one hand successively, beginning with the fifth finger. Synonym: piano percussion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Murphy's sign | <clinical sign> Pain on palpation of the right subcostal area during inspiration frequently associated with acute cholecystitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Murphy, John | <person> U.S. Surgeon, 1857-1916. See: Murphy drip, Murphy's button, Murphy's percussion. (05 Mar 2000) |