noun
- Plural of dysphonia; disorders or difficulties in voice production, characterized by hoarseness, breathiness, or other abnormalities in phonation.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in speech-language pathology and otolaryngology
Examples
- The speech therapist specializes in treating dysphonias in both children and adults.
- Dysphonias can result from vocal cord damage, neurological conditions, or vocal strain.
- Patients with dysphonias often experience hoarseness and vocal fatigue.
- The clinic evaluated several cases of dysphonias caused by overuse of the voice.
- Treatment for dysphonias may include voice rest, therapy, or medical intervention.