Baryphonic

/ˌbæriˈfɑːnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by baryphonia; having a heavy, deep, or hoarse voice quality.

Etymology

From baryphonia + '-ic' suffix. Created by adding the adjectival suffix to the medical noun to describe the condition's characteristics.

Kelly Says

Medieval doctors would have called a baryphonic voice a sign of serious humoral imbalance—they had no idea it was just inflamed tissue vibrating—yet they were right that something physical was wrong!

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