Category: P

  • Phosphataemia

    The presence of excess phosphates in the blood.  

  • Phonosurgery

    Surgery performed to alter the quality of the voice.  

  • Phonology

    The study of the system of speech sounds used in a particular language or in human speech generally.  

  • Phonocardiography

    The process of recording the sounds made by the heart. A procedure in which a transducer is applied to the chest to identify abnormal heart sounds in such conditions as heart valve disease and heart enlargement; frequently done in combination with apexcardiography and electrocardiography. The mechanical or electronic registration of heart sounds.  

  • Phonocardiograph

    An instrument that amplifies heart sounds and converts them into a visual display.  

  • Phonocardiogram

    A chart of the sounds made by the heart. A graphic recording of the heart sounds.  

  • Phoniatrics

    The study of speech and disorders related to it. The study of the voice and treatment of its disorders.  

  • Phonation

    The production of vocal sounds, especially speech. The creation of vocal sounds or speech.  

  • Phobic anxiety

    State of worry caused by a phobia.  

  • Phobic

    Referring to a phobia.