Aphonia
type: Class
preferred label: Muteness
alternative label: Complete Voice Loss
alternative label: Loss of Vocal Function
alternative label: Vocal Cord Paralysis
alternative label: Voice Loss
subclass of: R7RTOi3HJBujhrMQbvqgmBZ
definition: Aphonia is the complete loss of voice resulting from the inability to produce vocal sounds through the vocal cords, resulting in the inability to produce speech that can be heard, understood, or sustained. This condition can be caused by various factors, including severe laryngitis, vocal cord paralysis, trauma to the larynx, or neurological disorders.