vocal misuse
[/ˈvoʊkəl ˈmɪsˌjuːz/]
nounpl: vocal misuses
uso inadequado da voz
1. The improper or harmful use of the voice that can cause strain, fatigue, or injury to the vocal cords
Vocal misuse, such as shouting or constant throat clearing, can lead to hoarseness and nodules.
O uso inadequado da voz, como gritar ou pigarrear constantemente, pode levar a rouquidão e nódulos.
2. In speech-language pathology and voice therapy, techniques or habits that damage vocal health
The speech therapist identified vocal misuse patterns in the patient's speaking habits.
A fonoaudióloga identificou padrões de uso inadequado da voz nos hábitos de fala do paciente.
This term is primarily used in medical, speech-language pathology, and voice training contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, voice therapy (fonoaudiologia) is a recognized healthcare specialty, and awareness of vocal misuse is growing among educators, singers, and professionals who use their voices extensively.
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