laryngectomy

[lar-uh n-jek-tuh-mee]

noun, plural lar·yn·gec·to·mies. Surgery.

excision of part or all of the larynx.

Origin of laryngectomy

First recorded in 1885–90; laryng- + -ectomy

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Examples from the Web for laryngectomy

Historical Examples of laryngectomy

Swallowing after laryngectomy is satisfactory, and the general health in many cases improves.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)
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It is also necessary to refer to the other side of the question, namely, the position of laryngectomy.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)
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These results may now be briefly compared with those obtained by laryngectomy, whether partial or complete.
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British Dictionary definitions for laryngectomy

laryngectomy

noun

surgical removal of all or part of the larynx

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laryngectomy in Medicine

laryngectomy

[lăr′ən-jĕk′tə-mē]

Surgical removal of part or all of the larynx.