Speech produced by trapping air in the esophagus and forcing it out again. It is used after removal of a person's larynx (voice box). Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=E
speech produced by expelling swallowed air across one or more constrictions in the pharyngoesophageal segment; used after laryngectomy. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Definitions: 1. a technique for speaking after total laryngectomy; consists of drawing air into the esophagus and regurgitating it, producing a vibration in the hypopharynx. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=83403
Esophageal speech: Speech produced with air trapped in the esophagus and forced out again. People with a laryngectomy (for example, for laryngeal cancer) may be taught to produce esophageal speech. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3317
a technique for producing speech sounds without using the larynx, for people whose larynges are lacking or disabled, by expelling swallowed air that is modified by the tongue, lips, and palate as in normal speech. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/esophageal-speech