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Definition of Autophony

1. n. An auscultatory process, which consists in noting the tone of the observer's own voice, while he speaks, holding his head close to the patient's chest.

Definition of Autophony

1. Noun. The unusually loud hearing of a person's own voice, breathing or other self-generated sounds. ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) An auscultatory process which consists of noting the tone of the observer's own voice, while he speaks, holding his head close to the patient's chest. ¹

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Medical Definition of Autophony

1. An auscultatory process, which consists in noting the tone of the observer's own voice, while he speaks, holding his head close to the patient's chest. Origin: Auto- + Gr. A sound. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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