phoniatrics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

pho·​ni·​at·​rics ˌfō-nē-ˈa-triks How to pronounce phoniatrics (audio)
: the scientific study and treatment of defects of the voice
phoniatric adjective

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“Phoniatrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phoniatrics. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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