atelocardia

/ˌætɪloʊˈkɑrdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare congenital disorder characterized by an inability to move the vocal cords

“The patient was diagnosed with atelocardia, a condition that affects the vocal cords’ movement.”

Synonyms

  • laryngeal immobility
  • vocal cord paralysis

Antonyms

  • laryngeal spasmodic
  • vocal cord hypertrophy