laryngeal dysfunction
[/ləˈrɪndʒiəl dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: laryngeal dysfunctions
disfunção laríngea
1. A condition characterized by abnormal functioning of the larynx (voice box), affecting voice production, breathing, or swallowing
The patient was diagnosed with laryngeal dysfunction after experiencing persistent hoarseness and difficulty speaking.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com disfunção laríngea após apresentar rouquidão persistente e dificuldade para falar.
2. In speech-language pathology, impaired coordination or movement of the vocal cords resulting in voice disorders
Laryngeal dysfunction can result from vocal strain, neurological conditions, or structural abnormalities.
A disfunção laríngea pode resultar de sobrecarga vocal, condições neurológicas ou anomalias estruturais.
This is primarily medical terminology used by speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, and healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the USA. It is not commonly used in casual conversation but is standard in clinical, academic, and therapeutic contexts. In Brazil, voice disorders are increasingly treated by specialized speech therapists (fonoaudiólogos) in hospitals and private clinics.
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