Phosphagon is a chemical term that refers to a phosphate-containing compound involved in muscle metabolism. Its spelling is derived from the Greek words "phosphoros" meaning "light-bringing," and "agon" meaning "contest or struggle." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˌfɑːsfəˈɡɒn/, where the "ph" sound represents the Greek letter "phi," and the "g" sound is pronounced like a hard "g" as in "go." Overall, the spelling of phosphagon aligns with its Greek roots and accurately reflects its chemical structure and function.
Trade name of an elixir of various hypophosphates.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.