phonotrauma

phonotrauma

Any abuse or misuse of the vocal cords (folds), more commonly seen in those with professional voices, which gives rises to various lesions (e.g., polyps, nodules, degenerative polyps, cysts, varices, papillomas) and other benign conditions.

phonotrauma

Any abuse or misuse of the vocal folds, most common in those with professional voices, which gives rises to various lesions–eg, polyps, nodules, degenerative polyps, cysts, varices, papillomas, and other benign conditions. See Singers' nodes.