UNILATERAL PARALYSIS, VOCAL CORD
\jˌuːnɪlˈatəɹə͡l pəɹˈaləsˌɪs], \jˌuːnɪlˈatəɹəl pəɹˈaləsˌɪs], \j_ˌuː_n_ɪ_l_ˈa_t_ə_ɹ_əl 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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