dysphonia

/dɪsˈfɒniə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition of hoarseness or abnormal voice quality

“After months of singing, she developed a case of dysphonia that made it difficult to perform.”

2. noun

a disorder of the vocal cords that causes a change in the voice

“Her doctor diagnosed her with dysphonia and recommended vocal therapy.”

Synonyms

  • hoarseness
  • vocal cord disorder

Antonyms

  • healthy vocal cords
  • normal voice quality