| larynx | (adj. Laryngeal) voice box. (16 Dec 1997) |
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| larynx, artificial | A device, activated electronically or by expired pulmonary air, which simulates laryngeal activity and enables a laryngectomised person to speak. Examples of the pneumatic mechanical device are the tokyo and van hunen artificial larynges. Electronic devices include the western electric electrolarynx, tait oral vibrator, cooper-rand electrolarynx and the ticchioni pipe. (12 Dec 1998) |
| larypgismus | <medicine> A spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction or closure of the opening. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A croaking. See Larynx. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |