The Clinical Etymologist

Ninety Nine Toy Boat


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In this episode, Dr. Kim and his Padawan, Nina, rediscover the forgotten art of the respiratory exam—from tactile fremitus to percussion, from the German for 99 to toy boat.   

Through etymology, history, and bedside humor, they explore how sound and touch connect anatomy, pathophysiology, and the human story behind every breath.

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The Clinical EtymologistBy Dr. Simon Kim