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laryngectomy Definition

laryn·gec·tomy (lar′in jektə mē)

noun pl. -·mies

the surgical removal of all or part of the larynx

Etymology: laryng(o)- + -ectomy

laryngectomy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • undergo: Most people who undergo a laryngectomy find the loss of the ability to speak devastating.
  • have: He said: " The valves are used by the speech and language therapists on patients who have had a total laryngectomy.
  • require: One of the patients with cricoid chondrosarcoma developed recurrence 8 years after conservation surgery, and required a total laryngectomy for salvage.

Adjective modifier

  • partial: In 14 patients ( 52 % ), a partial laryngectomy was done, and 13 patients had a total laryngectomy.
  • total: He said: " The valves are used by the speech and language therapists on patients who have had a total laryngectomy.

Modifies a noun

  • patient: Patients who have had the voicebox removed ( laryngectomy ) may find the Christie leaflet ' Information for laryngectomy patients having radiotherapy ' helpful.

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