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alaryngeal speech

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alaryngeal speech
[ā′lä·rin′je·əl spēch]
Etymology: Gk, a, without + larynx; ME, speche
a method of speech used after laryngectomy, with sound produced by vibration of the column of air in the esophagus against the upper esophageal sphincter. Also called esophageal speech.


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00 CLINICIANS GUIDE TO ALARYNGEAL SPEECH THERAPY MINNIE S.
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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