Hampton's hump en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Aubrey Otis Hampton, who first described it in 1940.
Meanings
- A radiological sign consisting of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery of the lung with its base against the pleural surface. It may aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton's humps | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Hampton hump | alternative | lexicographic |