Vocal cord paralysis is caused by diseases which cause vagal nerve or recurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunction. Vocal cord paralysis falls within the scope of vocal cord or fold immobility. It is the result of a spectrum of diseases which cause fixation or immobility of the vocal cords.
â¢ CONCRETE JUNGLE (noun). The noun CONCRETE JUNGLE has 1 sense: 1. an area in a city with large modern buildings that is perceived as dangerous and unpleasant. Familiarity information: CONCRETE JUNGLE used as a noun is very rare.
Concrete is an artificial conglomerate stone made essentially of Portland cement, water, and aggregates. When first mixed the water and cement constitute a paste which surrounds all the individual pieces of aggregate to make a plastic mixture. chemical reaction called hydration takes place between the water and cement, and concrete normally changes from a plastic to a solid state in about 2 hours. Thereafter the concrete continues to gain strength as it cures.