UNILATERAL VOCAL CORD PARESIS
\jˌuːnɪlˈatəɹə͡l vˈə͡ʊkə͡l kˈɔːd pˈe͡əsiz], \jˌuːnɪlˈatəɹəl vˈəʊkəl kˈɔːd pˈeəsiz], \j_ˌuː_n_ɪ_l_ˈa_t_ə_ɹ_əl v_ˈəʊ_k_əl k_ˈɔː_d p_ˈeə_s_i_z]\
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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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