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electrolarynx

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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).

electrolarynx
Head & neck surgery A battery-operated instrument that makes a humming sound, used to enable speech in Pts with laryngectomies. See Artificial voice, Laryngectomy.


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He was fitted with an electrolarynx, which helped him maintain satisfactory communication.
To speak, he presses the end of his electrolarynx - a tubular, microphonelike device - against his neck and pushes a button.
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.
 
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