laryngectomy

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

laryngotomy laryngotracheotomy

Hypernyms

ablation excision extirpation cutting out

Examples

Laryngectomy surgery to remove part or all of the larynx (voice box). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

laryngectomee laryngectomize laryngectomized laryngemphraxis larynges laryngic