aphonias
|ə-ˈfoʊ-ni-əz|
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(aphonia)
without voice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aphonia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aphōnía', where the prefix 'a-' meant 'without' and 'phōnē' meant 'voice'.
Historical Evolution
'aphōnía' passed into New Latin/medical Latin as 'aphonia' and entered English in medical usage unchanged, with the plural 'aphonias' formed regularly.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without voice' in Greek; over time it has retained the same medical sense of 'loss of voice' in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'aphonia' — loss of voice; inability to speak (medical).
Several patients reported temporary aphonias after the procedure.
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Last updated: 2025/09/16 17:20