ACQUIRED VOCAL CORD PALSY
\ɐkwˈa͡ɪ͡əd vˈə͡ʊkə͡l kˈɔːd pˈɔːlzi], \ɐkwˈaɪəd vˈəʊkəl kˈɔːd pˈɔːlzi], \ɐ_k_w_ˈaɪə_d v_ˈəʊ_k_əl k_ˈɔː_d p_ˈɔː_l_z_i]\
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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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