Recent Examples on the WebAn open books of sorts, Twain, 57, has spoken at length about several health issues that threatened to detail her career over the years, including battles with Lyme disease and dysphonia.—Mark Gray, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023 Her singing voice - which she's had to regain and retune from the damaging effects of dysphonia, the result of Lyme disease - is improving.—Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023 Kennedy has spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder that affects his speech.—Rachel Looker, USA TODAY, 29 June 2023 The diagnosis is muscular tension dysphonia, a vocal cousin of the yips, the twisties and other such sudden inexplicable crises that can render a seasoned athlete unable to perform.—Carlo Rotella, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023 The exact cause of spasmodic dysphonia isn't totally understood.—Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 Feb. 2019 Twain revealed in 2011 that she was diagnosed with dysphonia, a disorder of the vocal chords characterized by hoarseness and difficulty speaking—part of the reason for her silence these past 15 years.—Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 16 Feb. 2017 Spasmodic dysphonia is a condition affecting the muscles of the larynx.—Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 Feb. 2019 Twain, who has been open about her struggle with regaining her vocal strength after a battle with Lyme disease resulting in dysphonia, sounded rested and clear.—Jessi Roti, chicagotribune.com, 20 May 2018 See More
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from New Latin dysphōnia, probably from dys-dys- + -phōnia (in euphōniaeuphony)
Note:
Alternatively, the New Latin word could be borrowed from Greek dysphōnía "roughness of sound."
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