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aphonia
This clinical term describes a complete absence of voice, distinguishing it from dysphonia, which refers to a partial loss or impairment of voice quality. It carries a sterile, medical connotation and is typically used in diagnostic reports or pathological descriptions rather than casual conversation.
As an uncountable noun, aphonia refers to a state or condition. It does not have a plural form in standard medical usage; one does not refer to multiple aphonias, but rather to instances or cases of aphonia.
Meanings
Examples
The patient presented with complete aphonia following the surgery.
I cannot speak a word because of this sudden aphonia.
Psychogenic aphonia can be triggered by extreme emotional trauma.
She stared at him in a state of total aphonia, unable to scream.
The doctor explained that the aphonia was temporary and caused by inflammation.
Is it possible for stress to cause a temporary aphonia?
He suffered from aphonia for three days after the severe laryngitis.
The sudden onset of aphonia left the witness unable to testify orally.