John Benjamin Murphy
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John Benjamin Murphy
John Benjamin Murphy (1857–1916), pronounced as /dʒɒn ˈbɛndʒəmɪn ˈmɜːrfi/, was an American Surgeon and Pathologist known for his contributions to the field of Medicine. The term "Murphy's sign" is named after him.
Etymology
The name "John Benjamin Murphy" is of English origin. "John" is derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious". "Benjamin" is of Hebrew origin בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) meaning "son of the south" or "son of the right hand". "Murphy" is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Murchadha meaning "descendant of Murchadh", a personal name composed of the elements muir "sea" and cadh "warrior".
Related Terms
- Murphy's sign: A clinical sign that is useful in diagnosing Cholecystitis.
- Murphy's punch sign: A clinical sign used to identify kidney disease.
- Murphy's triad: A set of three symptoms often seen in acute Cholecystitis.
- Murphy's law: Although not related to medicine, this term is often associated with John Benjamin Murphy due to the shared surname. It is a popular adage stating that "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong".
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