Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Tracheoesophageal puncture(also: TEP, tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis, TE puncture)
- A surgical procedure that creates a small opening (fistula) between the trachea and esophagus to restore voice production after total laryngectomy. A one-way valve is inserted that allows exhaled air to pass into the esophagus, where vibrations in the pharyngoesophageal segment…
- Voice prosthesis(also: speech prosthesis, voice restoration device)
- A device that enables speech production for people who have lost their natural voice, typically due to laryngectomy or severe laryngeal damage. Voice prostheses include external devices like electrolarynx (which produces vibrations held against the neck or inserted into the…
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