electrolarynx

[i·lek′troler′ingks]

Etymology: Gr, elektron, amber + larynx

an electromechanical device that enables a laryngectomized person to speak. When it is placed against the region of the laryngectomy a buzzing sound is produced, which is converted into simulated speech by movements of the organs of articulation (lips, tongue, glottis).

larynx [lar´ingks] (Gr.)

the muscular and cartilaginous structure, lined with mucous membrane, situated at the top of the trachea and below the root of the tongue and the hyoid bone; it contains the vocal cords and is the source of the sound heard in speech. The larynx is part of the respiratory system; air passes through it traveling from the pharynx to the trachea on its way to the lungs and again returning to the exterior.

The larynx is composed of nine cartilages that are held together by muscles and ligament: the single thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottic cartilages and the paired arytenoid, corniculate, and cuneiform cartilages. (See also color plates.) The largest of these, the thyroid cartilage, forms the Adam's apple, which protrudes in the front of the neck. Two flexible vocal cords reach from the back to the front wall of the larynx and are manipulated by small muscles to produce sound. The epiglottis, a flap or lid at the base of the tongue, closes the larynx as it is lifted up during swallowing and so prevents passage of food or drink into the larynx and trachea.

Larynx.

artificial larynx an electromechanical device that enables a person after laryngectomy to produce speech. When the device is placed against the region of the laryngectomy a buzzing sound is made that can be converted into simulated speech by movements of the lips, tongue, and glottis. Called also electrolarynx.

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He was fitted with an electrolarynx, which helped him maintain satisfactory communication.

Leiomyosarcoma of the larynx: a case report by Yaqoob, Nausheen / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal

To speak, he presses the end of his electrolarynx - a tubular, microphonelike device - against his neck and pushes a button.

TONE REFLECTS TOBACCO RAVAGE EX-SMOKER MUST SUBSTITUTE MACHINE FOR ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

Since the establishment of the Club, regular alaryngeal speech training classes have been organized to educate persons with laryngectomies on the use of esophageal speech, pneumatic devices, and electrolarynx.

Investigation of health services and social needs of persons with ... by Ng, Manwa L. / The Journal of Rehabilitation

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