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laryngectomy

/ˌlærɪŋˈdʒɛktəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does laryngectomy mean?

noun

Surgical removal of the larynx, often performed to treat cancer of the larynx. This procedure can result in a change in the patient's voice.

Example

"The patient underwent a laryngectomy and was fitted with a voice box to help him communicate."

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