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Vocal fold nodule

Also called Vocal cord nodule

OtolaryngologyImportant

A benign growth on the vocal fold caused by repeated voice strain, producing hoarseness and a breathy voice.

Korean

성대결절

반복된 음성 남용으로 성대에 생기는 양성 혹으로, 쉰 목소리와 바람 새는 소리를 낸다.

French

Nodule des cordes vocales

Excroissance bénigne sur la corde vocale causée par un forçage vocal répété, entraînant enrouement et voix soufflée.

Word parts

  • -uleSuffix(Latin) Small, diminutive

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