VOCAL CORD PARALYSIS
\vˈə͡ʊkə͡l kˈɔːd pəɹˈaləsˌɪs], \vˈəʊkəl kˈɔːd pəɹˈaləsˌɪs], \v_ˈəʊ_k_əl k_ˈɔː_d p_ə_ɹ_ˈa_l_ə_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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Paralysis of one or both vocal cords, which produces hoarseness or aphonia. This condition may be caused by diseases of the medulla (e.g., LATERAL MEDULLARY SYNDROME), VAGUS NERVE, or recurrent laryngeal nerve. Neuromuscular junction diseases and local myopathic processes may also affect vocal cord function. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1380)
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