Laryngoscope
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| Laryngoscope | |
|---|---|
| Term | Laryngoscope |
| Short definition | Laryngopharyngectomy (luh-RIN-goh-fayr-in-JEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove all or part of the larynx (larynx) and pharynx (pharynx). Part of the esophagus and all or part of the thyroid may also be removed. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Laryngoscope - (pronounced) (LAYR-in-GOS-koh-pipi) Examination of the larynx (larynx) with a mirror (indirect laryngoscopy) or with a laryngoscope (direct laryngoscopy)
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