laryngectomy

English - Turkish

Definition of laryngectomy in English Turkish dictionary

(Tıp) Gırtlak ameliyatı, larenjektomi

English - English

Definition of laryngectomy in English English dictionary

The surgical removal of part or all of the larynx. It is most often performed in cases of laryngeal cancer

{i} surgical removal of the larynx (Medicine)

Excision of the larynx

surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx)

Hyphenation

lar·yn·gec·to·my

Etymology

[ -'jek-t&-mE ] (noun.) circa 1888. From larynx + -ectomy