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Preferred term

Vocal Cord Paralysis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Congenital or acquired paralysis of one or both VOCAL CORDS. This condition is caused by defects in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, the VAGUS NERVE and branches of LARYNGEAL NERVES. Common symptoms are VOICE DISORDERS including HOARSENESS or APHONIA.

Entry terms

  • Total Vocal Cord Paralysis
  • Vocal Cord Palsy
  • Vocal Fold Palsy

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TZST5WGT-N

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