laryngeal
IPA: ɫɑrˈɪndʒiʌɫ
noun
- (anatomy) An anatomical part (such as a nerve or artery) that supplies or is associated with the larynx.
- (phonetics) A sound uttered by using the larynx.
- (Indo-European linguistics) In Proto-Indo-European, one of the typically three reconstructed consonants usually marked as ⟨h₁⟩, ⟨h₂⟩ and ⟨h₃⟩.
adjective
- (anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the larynx.
- (phonetics, relational) (of a speech sound) Made by or with constriction of the larynx with only the front part of the vocal cords vibrating, giving a very low frequency and producing what is known as "creaky voice."
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Examples of "laryngeal" in Sentences
- Appendix of the laryngeal ventricle.
- It is done in cases of laryngeal cancer.
- A prosodic theory of laryngeal contrasts.
- Laryngeal biomechanics of the singing voice.
- Electromyography as a technique for laryngeal investigation.
- These forceps are termed laryngeal rotation forceps (Fig. 31).
- Palsy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve is termed Ortner's syndrome.
- The superior laryngeal branches into the interior and external laryngeal.
- Laryngeal cancer may also be called cancer of the larynx or laryngeal carcinoma.
- About 10 to 15 percent of congenital laryngeal disorders are vocal cord paralysis.
- We feel that your child would benefit from a laryngeal nerve evaluation by an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.
- But hoarseness that lasts for more than three weeks can be a sign of serious problems such as laryngeal, thyroid, or lung cancer.
- His doctors are now considering the possibility that the superior laryngeal nerve was damaged in some way, perhaps during the surgery.
- HPV-6 DNA, however, turned out to be helpful in isolating another closely related genital wart papillomavirus, HPV-11, initially from a laryngeal papilloma.
- Operative Experience: Extensive exposure to all aspects of pediatric otolaryngological surgery with emphasis upon otology, endoscopic sinus surgery, bronchoesophagology, and laryngeal reconstruction.
- Dawkins gives the example of the laryngeal nerve which connects the brain to the larynx (voice box). there are two … one goes a direct route … the other goes down to the chest and LOOPS around the heart before connecting to the larynx.
- This is because many of the abnormalities of the upper airway -- such as laryngeal hemiplegia and displacement of the soft palate -- only occur when the ventilation (movement of air in and out of the lung) of the horse is at its maximum.