removal of the larynx, the large upper end of the trachea below the root of the tongue. It is the organ of the voice.
(lair-in-JEK-toe-mee): An operation to remove all or part of the larynx.
The person who has had his/her voice box removed through a surgical procedure called a Laryngectomy is taught to take air into the mouth and swallow, or force the air into the esophagus by locking the tongue to the roof of the mouth. When air is expelled, it causes the walls of the esophagus and pharynx to vibrate. This action causes a low-pitched sound. This sound is the laryngectomees's voice. The sound is then articulated into words with the tongue, lips, teeth, and palate. There are mechanical and electrical substitutes for those who cannot learn esophageal speech.
Surgical removal of all or part of the larynx and supporting tissues.
The surgical removal of the larynx.
surgery to remove part or all of the larynx (voice box).
the surgical removal of the voice box
Surgery to remove the whole or part of the larynx.
surgical removal of all or part of the voice box (larynx) as a treatment for cancer
An operation to remove all or part of the larynx (voice box).
Removal of all or a portion the larynx, often to remove cancerous tissue.