Dysphonic

/dɪsˈfɑnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by dysphonia; having a voice that sounds hoarse, breathy, strained, or otherwise disordered.

Etymology

From dysphonia with the adjectival suffix '-ic,' used to describe someone or something exhibiting dysphonic qualities or related to voice disorders.

Kelly Says

A dysphonic voice can be as revealing as fingerprints to a speech therapist—the specific type of hoarseness (rough, breathy, tight, shaky) points to different causes, from overuse to Parkinson's disease, making voice an underrated diagnostic tool.

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