Vocal Cord Nodule

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A non-neoplastic growth in the vocal cord. It is characterized by tissue swelling in both vocal cords in a symmetrical manner. It is caused by vocal abuse behavior. Hoarseness is the presenting symptom.

**Synonyms:** - Nodule of Vocal Cord - Nodule of the Vocal Cord - Singers' Node - Singers' Nodule