laryngotomy Surg.
(lærɪŋˈgɒtəmɪ)
[ad. Gr. λαρυγγοτοµία, f. λαρυγγο- larynx + -τοµία cutting.]
The operation of cutting into the larynx from without, esp. in order to provide an aperture for respiration.
| 1661 Lovell Hist. Anim. & Min. 354 The quinzey..; it's cured, by..laryngotomy, and thin diet. 1684 tr. Bonet's Merc. Compit. i. 13 Breath may be restored to the Choaking Patient, by the help of Laryngotomy. 1725 N. Robinson Theory of Physick 273 In this Case, Laryngotomy is the last Refuge the miserable Patient has for his Life. 1872 Cohen Dis. Throat 43 The wound left after laryngotomy or tracheotomy. |
Hence laˌryngoˈtomic a., pertaining to or of the nature of laryngotomy.
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