| laryngo- | The larynx. Origin: G. Larynx (05 Mar 2000) |
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| laryngocele | An air sac communicating with the larynx through the ventricle, often bulging outward into the tissue of the neck, especially during coughing. Origin: Laryngo-+ G. Kele, hernia (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngofissure | Operative opening into the larynx, generally through the midline, commonly done for the excision of early carcinoma or the correction of laryngostenosis. Synonym: median laryngotomy, thyrofissure, thyroidotomy, thyrotomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngograph | An instrument for making a tracing of the movements of the vocal folds. Origin: Laryngo-+ G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngography | Radiography of the larynx after coating mucosal surfaces with contrast material. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngological | Of or pertaining to laryngology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| laryngologist | One who applies himself to laryngology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| laryngology | <study> Systematized knowledge of the action and functions of the larynx; in pathology, the department which treats of the diseases of the larynx. Origin: Larynx. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| laryngomalacia | A soft floppy larynx. (12 Dec 1998) |
| laryngoparalysis | Paralysis of the laryngeal muscles. Synonym: laryngoplegia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngopharyngeal | Relating to both larynx and pharynx or to the laryngopharynx. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngopharyngeal branches of superior cervical ganglion | Branches conveying postganglionic sympathetic fibres from the superior cervical ganglion to the pharyngeal plexus. Synonym: rami laryngopharyngei ganglii cervicalis superioris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngopharyngectomy | Resection or excision of both larynx and pharynx. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngopharyngeus | S YN: inferior constrictor muscle of pharynx. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngopharyngitis | Inflammation of the larynx and pharynx. (05 Mar 2000) |