| laryngopharynx | The part of the pharynx lying below the aperture of the larynx and behind the larynx; it extends from the vestibule of the larynx to the oesophagus at the level of the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage. Synonym: pars laryngea pharyngis, hypopharynx, laryngeal part of pharynx, laryngeal pharynx. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| laryngophony | The sound of the voice as heard through a stethoscope when the latter is placed upon the larynx. Origin: Larynx + Gr. Voice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| laryngophthisis | Tuberculosis of the larynx. Origin: Laryngo-+ G. Phthisis, a wasting (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngoplasty | Reparative or plastic surgery of the larynx. Origin: Laryngo-+ G. Plasso, to form (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngoplegia | Synonym: laryngoparalysis. Origin: Laryngo-+ G. Plege, stroke (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngoptosis | An abnormally low position of the larynx at birth, which may be congenital or acquired; does not impair the health of the neonate. Some degree of laryngoptosis occurs with aging. Origin: Laryngo-+ G. Ptosis, a falling (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngoscope | <instrument> An instrument used to examine the larynx. (27 Sep 1997) |
| laryngoscopic | Relating to laryngoscopy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngoscopist | A person skilled in the use of the laryngoscope. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngoscopy | <procedure> The visualisation of the larynx and vocal cords. This may be done directly using a fibreoptic scope (laryngoscope) or indirectly using mirrors. See: fibreoptics. (27 Sep 1997) |
| laryngospasm | The sudden acute spasm of the vocal cords (and epiglottis) that can result in occlusion of the airway and death. (27 Sep 1997) |
| laryngospastic reflex | The sudden acute spasm of the vocal cords (and epiglottis) that can result in occlusion of the airway and death. (27 Sep 1997) |
| laryngostasis | More commonly known as croup. An infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes, largely in children. Caused usually by viruses, less often by bacteria. Symptoms include a cough that sounds like a barking seal and a harsh crowing sound during inhaling. Treatment can include moist air, salt water nose drops, decongestants and cough suppressants, pain medication, fluids, and occasionally antibiotics. The major concern in croup is breathing difficulty as the air passages narrow. Close monitoring of the breathing of a child with croup is important, especially at night. While most children recover from croup without hospitalization, some children can develop life-threatening breathing difficulties. Therefore, close contact with the doctor during this illness is important. (12 Dec 1998) |
| laryngostenosis | Stricture or narrowing of the larynx. This condition may be developmental or acquired; with progressive respiratory difficulty as a symptom. (12 Dec 1998) |
| laryngostomy | The establishment of a permanent opening from the neck into the larynx. Origin: Laryngo-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngectomee |
A person whose larynx (voice box) has been removed.
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| laryngectomy |
An operation to remove all or part of the larynx (voice box).
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| laryngoscope |
A thin, lighted tube used to examine the larynx (voice box).
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| laryngoscopy |
Examination of the larynx (voice box) with a mirror (indirect laryngoscopy) or with a laryngoscope (direct laryngoscopy).
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| laryngectomy |
surgical removal of all or part of the voice box (larynx) as a treatment for cancer
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