dysphonic

Variant of dysphonia

dysphonia definition

dys·pho·nia (dis fō′nē ə)

noun

impairment of the ability to produce speech sounds, as because of hoarseness

Etymology: ModL < Gr dysphōnia < dys-, dys- + phōnē, voice: see phono-

Related Forms:

  • dysphonic dys·phon′ic (-fän′ik) adjective

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