afonia
nounfemininetécnico/ɐ.fu.ˈni.ɐ/low
a·fo·ni·a
Definition
Total or partial loss of voice, usually due to inflammation of the vocal cords, stress, or overuse.
The teacher got afonia after teaching all day.
Afonia can be a symptom of laryngitis.
Common collocations
psychogenic afoniatemporary afoniato suffer from afonia
Etymology
Do grego 'aphōnía', através do latim 'aphonia' (falta de voz).