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Voice Disorders  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Pathological processes that affect voice production, usually involving VOCAL CORDS and the LARYNGEAL MUCOSA. Voice disorders can be caused by organic (anatomical), or functional (emotional or psychological) factors leading to DYSPHONIA; APHONIA; and defects in VOICE QUALITY, loudness, and pitch.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GD14ZS3S-M

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