laryngeal
laryngeal
Definition
la·ryn·geal (lə rin′jē əl, -jəl)
adjective
- of, in, or near the larynx
- used for treating the larynx
- 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.
Browse dictionary entries near laryngeal
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