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afonia

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐ.fu.ˈni.ɐ/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.”

psychogenic afoniatemporary afoniato suffer from afonia