pathological voice

[/pæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl vɔɪs/]
nounpl: pathological voices
voz patológica
1. An abnormal voice quality or vocal production resulting from disease, disorder, or dysfunction of the larynx, vocal cords, or associated structures
The patient's pathological voice was hoarse and breathy, indicating vocal cord damage.
A voz patológica do paciente era rouca e com soprosidade, indicando dano nas cordas vocais.
2. Voice characterized by abnormal pitch, loudness, quality, or resonance due to organic or functional vocal pathology
Speech therapy was recommended to treat the pathological voice caused by nodules on the vocal cords.
Foi recomendada terapia fonoaudiológica para tratar a voz patológica causada por nódulos nas cordas vocais.
This is primarily a medical and clinical term used by speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, and healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, fonoaudiologia (speech-language pathology) is a well-established profession, and the term 'voz patológica' is commonly used in medical literature and clinical practice. The condition is taken seriously as it can significantly impact quality of life and professional communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dysphonic voicedisordered voiceabnormal voicevocal pathologyvoice disorder
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal voicehealthy voiceclear voicenormal vocal production

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
voz patológica
Standard medical terminology used in healthcare settings
Rio de Janeiro
voz patológica
Formal medical term used in clinical contexts
São Paulo
voz patológica
Common in speech-language pathology and otolaryngology fields
Portugal
voz patológica
Medical terminology consistent with European Portuguese in clinical use

Related Words

dysphoniavocal cord dysfunctionlaryngitishoarsenessvoice therapyspeech-language pathologylarynxvocal nodules

Related Idioms & Phrases

voice disorder
loss of voice
vocal dysfunction
voice quality problem
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