Which term means "paralysis of the voice box"?

a. laryngitis
b. laryngospasm
c. laryngoplegia
d. laryngoplasty


c
Explanation:
a. laryngitis: means "inflammation of the voice box"
b. laryngospasm: means "involuntary movement of the voice box"
c. laryngoplegia: correct
d. laryngoplasty: means "surgical repair of the voice box"

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