laryngoscopy

[lar-ing-gos-kuh-pee]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

plural

laryngoscopies 

1. an examination by means of a laryngoscope.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laryngoscopy¹

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

Example Sentences

"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.

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

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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.

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

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

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