aphony

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by the inability to produce or perceive sound.

  - "Despite his aphony, John managed to communicate effectively through sign language."
  - "The cause of aphony can be neurological or mechanical."

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Variants

List of all variants of aphony that leads to same result
headphone , headphones

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'aphōnē' meaning 'soundlessness'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 1.3% of the world population has aphony.

2. Aphony can be congenital or acquired.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deafness: Aphony is a type of deafness characterized by the absence of ability to produce or perceive sound.

2. Hearing Impairment: Aphony is a type of hearing impairment.

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Culture

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Aphony is a medical condition and does not have significant cultural or historical significance.

How to Memorize "aphony"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with sealed ears or a mute person to remember the concept of aphony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aphony' with 'soundlessness' or 'silence'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Phony Has No Sound' to remember the meaning of aphony.

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