Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afonia
Noun
/əˈfoʊniə/
Definition
The loss of voice, especially the inability to speak due to a functional or organic cause.
Examples
- After the concert, she suffered from afonia and couldn’t speak for days.
- He was diagnosed with afonia following a long bout of illness.
- The teacher lost her voice, experiencing afonia during exam week.
Meaning
Afonia refers to a condition where a person cannot produce vocal sounds or has a significantly reduced ability to speak. It can result from various issues, including severe laryngitis, emotional stress, or neurological disorders.
Synonyms
- voice loss
- aphonia
- silence