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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

laryngotomy

/ˌlærɪŋɡɒtəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does laryngotomy mean?

noun

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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