1. relating to or characterized by dysphonia; having difficulty producing voice or abnormal voice quality
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used in speech-language pathology and otolaryngology

Examples

• The patient's dysphonic voice improved after vocal rest and therapy.
• A dysphonic condition can result from vocal strain or laryngeal inflammation.
• The singer's dysphonic symptoms persisted for several weeks after the concert.
• The speech therapist assessed the child's dysphonic speech patterns.
• Dysphonic voices are often characterized by hoarseness or breathiness.