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laryngoscopy

American  
[lar-ing-gos-kuh-pee] / ˌlær ɪŋˈgɒs kə pi /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

PLURAL

laryngoscopies
  1. an examination by means of a laryngoscope.


Etymology

Origin of laryngoscopy

First recorded in 1860–65; laryngo- + -scopy

Example Sentences

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"The laryngoscopy and intubation are considered the most stressful response during general anaesthesia," says Dr Sonia Wadhawan, director-professor of anaesthesia and intensive care at Maulana Azad Medical College and supervisor of the study.

From BBC

Among them: a laryngoscopy with biopsy to determine the primary site of the cancer and the treatment area.

From Washington Post

By doing a proper examination, which often includes nasal endoscopy or laryngoscopy, we are placing ourselves at increased risk of coronavirus infection more than other health care providers.

From Scientific American

The pediatric specialist listened to her breathe and talk and then scheduled a laryngoscopy.

From Washington Post

McMorrow and Garrison have experience from running Verathon, another global medical-device company that makes bladder scanning and laryngoscopy equipment.

From Seattle Times