vocal cord nodule

noun

Symmetrical swellings on both sides of the vocal cords, caused usually by strenuous or abusive voice practices, and symptomatized by hoarseness, pain when using one's voice, vocal breaks and reduced vocal range.

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Meanings

nounvocal cord nodule (plural vocal cord nodules)

plural vocal cord nodules

  1. medicineSymmetrical swellings on both sides of the vocal cords, caused usually by strenuous or abusive voice practices, and symptomatized by hoarseness, pain when using one's voice, vocal breaks and reduced vocal range.

Translations

Finnish äänihuulikyhmy
  • äänihuulikyhmyswelling on vocal cords
Korean 성대결절
  • 성대결절 (seongdaegyeoljeol)swelling on vocal cords
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“vocal cord nodule.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vocal%20cord%20nodule. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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