Definition of Dysphonia, spasmodic Dysphonia, spasmodic: A
disorder that involves the muscles of the throat that control
speech. Spasmodic dysphonia causes strained and difficult
speaking or breathy and effortful speech. Also known as spastic
dysphonia and laryngeal dystonia. Last Editorial Review:
3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List
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