Aphonias

/əˈfoʊniəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of aphonia; multiple cases or types of voice loss conditions.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of aphonia by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

In medical literature, different aphonias might have different causes—some from psychological trauma, some from nerve damage—so doctors need the plural to discuss the variety.

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