Any disease of the vocal organs affecting speech. ... Origin: phono-+ G. Pathos, suffering ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: fō-nop′ă-thē Definitions: 1. Any disease of the vocal system affecting speech.
phonopathy 1. Any structural of functional disorder of the component parts of the speech apparatus. 2. Any disease of the vocal organs affecting speech.3. Any disease or disorder of phonation.