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dysphonia

/dɪsˈfoʊniə/ noun · British & US
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What does dysphonia mean?

noun

A condition of the voice characterized by hoarseness, breathiness, or other abnormal sounds, often caused by vocal strain or disease. Dysphonia can affect the quality of one's voice, making it difficult to speak or sing.

Example

"The singer's dysphonia made it hard for her to hit the high notes in the opera."

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