1) Inflammation 2) Redness 3) Rubor 
Chorditis is the inflammation of vocal cords (vocal folds) usually as a result of voice abuse but sometimes because of cancer. ...
Inflammation of a cord; usually a vocal cord. ... Origin: G. Chorde, cord, + -itis, inflammation ... Chorditis vocalis inferior, an inflammation limited mainly to the undersurface of the vocal cords and adjacent parts. ... Synonym: chronic subglottic laryngitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kor-di´tis) inflammation of vocal or spermatic cords. chorditis nodosa , chorditis tuberosa the formation of small white nodules on one or both vocal cords in persons who use their voices excessively; see also vocal cord nodules.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kōr-dī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of a cord; usually a vocal cord.
[n] - inflammation of the spermatic cord 2. [n] - inflammation of the vocal cords
noun inflammation of the vocal cords