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laryngeal Definition

la·ryn·geal (lə rinjē əl, -jəl)

adjective

  1. of, in, or near the larynx
  2. used for treating the larynx
  3. Phonet. articulated in, or by constriction of, the larynx

noun

a laryngeal sound

laryngeal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • dystonia: Some people with laryngeal dystonia can gain benefit from speech therapy.
  • edema: Laryngeal edema develops from direct thermal injury leading to early loss of the airway.
  • carcinoma: We performed a retrospective study of 430 patients who underwent surgery to treat laryngeal carcinoma in our center over a 10-year period.
  • airway: The laryngeal mask airway is a popular choice for airway management for elective eye surgery in the UK.
  • paralysis: Surgeon John Walmsley, assisted by nurse Abby Hodges perform a tie-back on this patient with laryngeal paralysis.
  • reflex: Reasons for insertion may be due to the following: - Prolonged absence of laryngeal reflexes or ability to swallow.

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