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aphonic

[a-fon´ik]

1. pertaining to aphonia.

2. without audible sound.

a·phon·ic

(ă-fon'ik),

Relating to aphonia.

Synonym(s): aphonous

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a·phon·ic

(ă-fon'ik)

Relating to aphonia.

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