phoniatrics

[foh-nee-a-triks]

noun (used with a singular verb) Speech Pathology.

the study and treatment of voice disorders.

Also pho·ni·a·try

[foh-nahy-uh-tree] /foʊˈnaɪ ə tri/.

Origin of phoniatrics

1945–50; phon- + -iatric; see -ics

Related formspho·ni·at·ric, adjective

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phoniatrics in Medicine

phoniatrics

[fō′nē-ăt′rĭks]

n.

The scientific study of speech and speech habits.

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