laryngeal | (adjective) of or relating to or situated in the larynx | - |
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laryngectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx) | - |
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laryngismus | (noun) laryngeal spasm caused by the sudden contraction of laryngeal muscles | - |
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laryngitis | (noun) inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing | - |
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laryngopharyngeal | (adjective) of or relating to the larynx and pharynx | - |
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laryngopharyngitis | (noun) inflammation of the larynx and pharynx | - |
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laryngopharynx | (noun) the lower part of the pharynx | - |
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laryngoscope | (noun) a medical instrument for examining the larynx | - |
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laryngospasm | (noun) a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs | - |
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laryngostenosis | (noun) abnormal narrowing of the larynx | - |
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laryngotracheobronchitis | (noun) inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways | - |
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larynx | (noun) a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech | Synonyms: voice box |
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