Laryngotomy is the surgical operation of cutting into the larynx, possibly with specialized equipment such as a laryngotome. The surgical creation of a permanent opening in the larynx is referred to as laryngostomy. Laryngotomy is an important procedure in assisting respiration when the upper part of the airway has been obstructed. ...
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• (n.) The operation of cutting into the larynx, from the outside of the neck, for assisting respiration when obstructed, or for removing foreign bodies.
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(lar″ing-got´ә-me) incision of the larynx. inferior laryngotomy incision of the larynx through the lower part of the fibroelastic membrane of the larynx (cricothyroid membrane). median laryngotomy incision of the larynx through the thyroid carti...
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Lar`yn·got'o·my noun [ Greek ; the larynx +
te`mnein to cut: confer French
laryngotomie .]
(Surg.) The operation of cutting into the larynx, from the outside of the neck, for assisting respiration when obstructed, or for removing foreign bodies.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lar′ing-got′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. A surgical incision of the larynx.
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Laryngotomy: Surgical opening of the larynx, the voice box.
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laryngotomy 1. The surgical operation of cutting into the larynx, from the outside of the neck, for assisting respiration (breathing) when obstructed, or for removing foreign bodies. 2. Surgical opening of the larynx (the voice box) for medical reasons.
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