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Laryngorhinology
The branch of medical science concerned with diseases of the larynx and nose.
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Laryngoplasty
Plastic surgery of the larynx. Surgical procedure to repair a defect in the larynx.
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laryngophony
Voice sounds heard in auscultating the pharynx. The sound of the voice heard through a stethoscope when its end is placed over the larynx.
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Laryngopharyngitis
Inflammation of the larynx and pharynx.
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Laryngopharyngectomy
Surgical removal of the larynx and pharynx. It is usually only performed for cancers of the head and neck.
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux
The bah ard flow of gastric contents into the voice box and throat. It may cause vocal cord damage, hoarseness, and habitual throat clearing.
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Laryngometry
The systematic measurement of the larynx.
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Laryngography
A description of the larynx.
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Laryngograph
A device for making a record of laryngeal movements.
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Tuberculous laryngitis
Laryngitis secondary to infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Infectious granuloma may be present in the interarytenoid area, vocal cords, epiglottis, or false cords.
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