aphonia

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In these cases there is marked stridor both on inspiration and expiration, but no aphonia.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

A striking form of inability to co-ordinate muscles so as to enable them to perform their ordinary function is aphonia, or mutism, sometimes spoken of as hysterical mutism.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Ball records a curious case of what he calls hysteric aphonia.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

That is to say, she was unable to move the right arm, the right leg, the right side of the face, and she lost the power of speech entirely; there was complete aphonia.

From The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 by Various

The treatment of functional aphonia should be general and local; tonics such as strychnin, iron, and arsenic should be administered; the intra-laryngeal application of electricity usually effects a sudden cure.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander