aphonia

aphonia definition - medical

a·pho·ni·a (ā-fōˈnē-ə)

noun
Loss of the voice resulting from disease, injury to the vocal cords, or psychological causes, such as hysteria.

Related Forms:

  • a·phonˈic (ā-fŏnˈĭk, ā-fōˈnĭk) adjective

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