laryngotomy

[ lar-ing-got-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural lar·yn·got·o·mies.

1. incision of the larynx.

laryngotomy

/ ˌlærɪŋˈɡɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical incision into the larynx

Word History and Origins

Origin of laryngotomy¹

First recorded in 1655–65; laryngo- + -tomy

Example Sentences

At the conclusion of the operation, when all bleeding has been controlled, the laryngotomy tube should be removed.

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In addition to the operation of laryngotomy, the following procedure will allow of more deliberate removal.

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The laryngotomy tube can be removed as soon as the patient recovers consciousness and all hmorrhage has ceased.

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Aretus of Cappadocia is notably the first, if we except Asclepiades only, who is said to have performed laryngotomy.

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This table shows that nearly half the cases were treated by laryngotomy.

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