Meaning of the word dysphonia in English

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dysphonia

US /dɪsˈfoʊ.ni.ə/
UK /dɪsˈfəʊ.ni.ə/

Noun

difficulty in speaking due to a physical disorder of the mouth, tongue, throat, or vocal cords

Example:
The patient was diagnosed with dysphonia after experiencing persistent hoarseness.
Vocal cord paralysis can lead to severe dysphonia.