Phone
Phone
Phone (/foʊn/), derived from the Greek word 'phone' meaning 'sound' or 'voice', is a term used in various contexts in the field of medicine.
Etymology
The term 'phone' originates from the Greek word 'φωνή' (phonē), which translates to 'sound' or 'voice'. It is often used as a suffix in medical terminology to denote a condition related to sound or voice.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, 'phone' is used as a suffix to denote a condition related to sound or voice. For example, Dysphonia refers to a condition characterized by abnormal voice changes, while Aphonia refers to the loss of the ability to speak due to a disorder of the vocal cords or other parts of the throat.
Related Terms
- Phoniatrics: The medical specialty dealing with voice and speech disorders.
- Phonocardiography: The recording of the sounds and murmurs made by the heart using a device called a phonocardiograph.
- Phonosurgery: Surgery performed to improve the voice.
- Phonophobia: An abnormal fear of or aversion to sounds.
See Also
- Audiology: The branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
- Otolaryngology: The branch of medicine that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phone
- Wikipedia's article - Phone
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