Category: P
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Phosphataemia
The presence of excess phosphates in the blood.
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Phonosurgery
Surgery performed to alter the quality of the voice.
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Phonology
The study of the system of speech sounds used in a particular language or in human speech generally.
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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.
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Phonocardiograph
An instrument that amplifies heart sounds and converts them into a visual display.
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Phonocardiogram
A chart of the sounds made by the heart. A graphic recording of the heart sounds.
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Phoniatrics
The study of speech and disorders related to it. The study of the voice and treatment of its disorders.
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Phonation
The production of vocal sounds, especially speech. The creation of vocal sounds or speech.
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Phobic anxiety
State of worry caused by a phobia.
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Phobic
Referring to a phobia.