laryngostenosis

Thân thiện

A doctor examines a patient's larynx for signs of laryngostenosis.

Definition

Noun: A pathological condition characterized by an abnormal narrowing or constriction of the larynx (the voice box). This narrowing can obstruct the airway, affecting breathing and voice production.

Usage

The term is a medical term used primarily in clinical, diagnostic, and anatomical contexts to describe a specific type of stenosis (abnormal narrowing) occurring in the larynx. - It is typically used by healthcare professionals such as doctors, surgeons, and speech-language pathologists. - It often appears in medical reports, diagnoses, and technical literature.

Examples

• The patient's chronic hoarseness and stridor were ultimately diagnosed as laryngostenosis.
• Surgery may be required to correct severe laryngostenosis and restore a functional airway.
• The cause of the laryngostenosis was determined to be prolonged intubation.

Advanced Usage

• Etiological Specification: The term is often modified to specify the cause (e.g., , , ).
• Descriptive Grading: In medical assessments, the degree of narrowing may be described (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Stenosis (n.): The general medical term for the abnormal narrowing of a passage or duct in the body.
• Laryngeal (adj.): Pertaining to the larynx (e.g., ).
• Subglottic Stenosis: A specific type of laryngeal stenosis occurring below the vocal cords, often used in related contexts.

Synonyms

• Laryngeal stenosis: A direct synonym with identical meaning.
• Glottic/subglottic stenosis: More specific terms indicating the precise location of the narrowing within the larynx.

Antonyms

• Laryngomegaly: Abnormal enlargement of the larynx (though this is a much rarer term).
• Patent airway: A clear, open, and unobstructed airway.

Học thuật

Noun

1. abnormal narrowing of the larynx