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laryngeal web |
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web (web) a tissue or membrane. laryngeal web a web spread between the vocal folds near the anterior commissure; the most common congenital malformation of the larynx. terminal web a feltwork of fine filaments in the cytoplasm immediately beneath the free surface of certain epithelial cells; it is thought to have a supportive or cytoskeletal function. laryngeal web, a congenital malformation of the larynx that may be thin and translucent or thicker and more fibrotic. It is spread between the vocal folds near the anterior commissure. It may cause hoarseness, aphonia, or respiratory symptoms. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Stridor at birth is unusual and generally denotes a fixed congenital narrowing, such as a laryngeal web or subglottic stenosis. |
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