What does laryngotomy mean?
A surgical incision into the larynx, typically to relieve obstruction or to remove a growth. A laryngotomy may be performed endoscopically or through an open incision.
Example
"The doctor performed a laryngotomy to remove the tumor from the patient's larynx."
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