phonic
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Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic.
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Chronic tic disorder was either single or multiple, motor or phonic tics (but not both), which were present for more than a year.
In this graphic novel memoir, Geisel honor-winner Cece Bell () tells her story about navigating life as a hearing-impaired young person with a Phonic Ear.
PMID 16536348 Motor tics are movement-based tics, while phonic tics are involuntary sounds produced by moving air through the nose, mouth, or throat.
Screening Although not all people with Tourette's have comorbid conditions, most Tourette's patients presenting for clinical care at specialty referral centers may exhibit symptoms of other conditions along with their motor and phonic tics.
Tourette's is diagnosed when multiple motor tics, and at least one phonic tic, are present for more than a year.