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laryngectomy

lar·yn·gec·to·my
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lar-uh n-jek-tuh-mee]
    • /ˌlær ənˈdʒɛk tə mi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lar-uh n-jek-tuh-mee]
    • /ˌlær ənˈdʒɛk tə mi/

Definitions of laryngectomy word

  • noun plural laryngectomy excision of part or all of the larynx. 1
  • noun laryngectomy (surgery) The surgical removal of part or all of the larynx. It is most often performed in cases of laryngeal cancer. 1
  • noun laryngectomy surgical removal of all or part of the larynx 0
  • noun laryngectomy the surgical removal of all or part of the larynx 0
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Origin of laryngectomy

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; laryng- + -ectomy

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Parts of speech for Laryngectomy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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laryngectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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