Associations to the word «Laryngectomy»

Wiktionary

LARYNGECTOMY, noun. (surgery) The surgical removal of part or all of the larynx. It is most often performed in cases of laryngeal cancer.

Dictionary definition

LARYNGECTOMY, noun. Surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx).

Wise words

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