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physiological phonetics

noun

the branch of phonetics that deals with the motive processes, anatomical measurements, spirometric properties, muscle and membrane tone, and kinetic aspects of the production of speech and with related aspects of the reception of speech.

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  2. physiological anatomy,
  3. physiological atmosphere,
  4. physiological dead space,
  5. physiological drive,
  6. physiological psychology,
  7. physiological saline,
  8. physiological salt solution,
  9. physiological sphincter,
  10. physiologist
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