- partial laryngectomy
- An operation to remove part of the larynx (voice box).
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partial laryngectomy
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Laryngectomy — Surgery to remove part or all of the larynx is a partial or total laryngectomy. In either operation, the surgeon performs a tracheostomy, creating an opening called a stoma in the front of the neck. (The stoma may be temporary or permanent). Air… … Medical dictionary
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Laryngectomy, partial — A laryngectomy that preserves the voice. The surgeon removes only part of the voice box just one vocal cord, part of a cord, or just the epiglottis and the stoma is temporary. After a brief recovery period, the tracheostomy tube is removed, and… … Medical dictionary
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Laryngectomee — A person who has had his or her larynx (voice box) removed. A partial laryngectomy preserves the voice. The surgeon removes only part of the voice box, just one vocal cord, part of a cord, or just the epiglottis, and the stoma is temporary. After … Medical dictionary
SCPL — supracricoid partial laryngectomy … Medical dictionary
VPL — ventroposterolateral; vertical partial laryngectomy … Medical dictionary
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VPL — • ventroposterolateral; • vertical partial laryngectomy … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
