Examples of dysphonia in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Spasmodic dysphonia is a chronic neurological voice disorder that causes involuntary spasms in the muscles of the larynx (voice box), leading to interruptions in speech.
—
Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
That's the result of a rare neurological condition known as spasmodic dysphonia, which has afflicted Kennedy for decades.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
Here’s what to know about how common spasmodic dysphonia is, what causes it, and how it’s treated.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Most people have adductor spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the voice to sound strained, tight and hoarse.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Spasmodic dysphonia, or SD, can dramatically affect the lives of those who develop it, according to Dysphonia International, a nonprofit educational and support organization.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Muscle tension dysphonia is a change in the sound or feel of your voice due to excessive muscle tension in and around the voice box, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
Kennedy has also previously suggested that his spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder that can impact voice and speech, is a side effect of the flu vaccine.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 16 July 2024
Tragically, Linda Thompson can’t sing anymore due to a medical condition called spasmodic dysphonia.
—Tribune News Service, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
That's the result of a rare neurological condition known as spasmodic dysphonia, which has afflicted Kennedy for decades.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
Here’s what to know about how common spasmodic dysphonia is, what causes it, and how it’s treated.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Most people have adductor spasmodic dysphonia, which causes the voice to sound strained, tight and hoarse.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Spasmodic dysphonia, or SD, can dramatically affect the lives of those who develop it, according to Dysphonia International, a nonprofit educational and support organization.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Muscle tension dysphonia is a change in the sound or feel of your voice due to excessive muscle tension in and around the voice box, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
Kennedy has also previously suggested that his spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder that can impact voice and speech, is a side effect of the flu vaccine.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 16 July 2024
Tragically, Linda Thompson can’t sing anymore due to a medical condition called spasmodic dysphonia.
—Tribune News Service, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
Cite this Entry
“Dysphonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dysphonia. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share