hypophonesis

hypophonesis
In percussion or auscultation, a sound that is diminished or fainter than usual. [hypo- + G. phonesis, a sounding]

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hy·po·pho·ne·sis (hi″po-fo-neґsis) [hypo- + phon- + -esis] diminished intensity of the sound in auscultation or percussion.

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  • hypophonesis — /huy poh feuh nee sis, foh /, n. Med. a sound of less than usual intensity in percussion or auscultation. [HYPO + PHONE + SIS] * * * …   Universalium

  • hypophonesis — /huy poh feuh nee sis, foh /, n. Med. a sound of less than usual intensity in percussion or auscultation. [HYPO + PHONE + SIS] …   Useful english dictionary

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