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Voice disorder

 

defined: 

Any disorder resulting from difficulties in breathing, abnormalities of the larynx, or dysfunctions in the oral and nasal cavities that can affect the pitch, loudness, and/or quality of a voice.  

explained:  
video: http://www.video.dsu.edu:8080/ramgen/seed100/voicedisorders.rm
audio example:
illustration: abnormal vocal cords
related terms: speech disorders, communication disorders
related links: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Voice Center (Eastern Virginia Medical School)

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