Aphonia paranoica refers to a psychological disorder characterized by the loss of speech caused by extreme anxiety and paranoid delusions. While there is no exact synonym for this term, it can be described as a type of selective mutism or conversion disorder. Selective mutism is a condition in which an individual cannot speak in certain situations, while conversion disorder is a type of psychological disorder in which physical symptoms appear due to psychological distress. Other terms used to describe aphonia paranoica include vocal cord dysfunction and psychogenic dysphonia. Treatment for this condition typically involves therapy aimed at addressing the underlying psychological issues.