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dysphonia

 

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Noun dysphonia has 1 sense
  1. dysphonia - speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation
    --1 is a kind of
    speech disorder, speech defect, defect of speech

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Dysphonia

Description

Dysphonia refers to a speech disorder characterized by abnormal voice production due to muscle weakness, vocal cord problems, or other underlying conditions. It can affect an individual's ability to produce clear and normal sounds while speaking or singing, causing hoarseness or difficulty in vocalizing.

Examples

  1. Noun: The singer was diagnosed with dysphonia, leading to a cancellation of her upcoming concert.
  2. Noun: Dysphonia can be a symptom of various medical conditions, such as vocal cord nodules or muscle tension.
  3. Noun: Speech therapy can help individuals with dysphonia regain control over their vocal abilities.
  4. Adjective: The dysphonic patient struggled to communicate due to his weak and raspy voice.
  5. Adverb: The singer sang dysphonically, as her strained voice hindered a smooth delivery of the song.
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