Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Laryngectomy(also: Total Laryngectomy)
- The surgical removal of the larynx (voice box), typically performed as treatment for advanced laryngeal or throat cancer. A total laryngectomy results in the permanent loss of the natural voice, as the vocal folds that produce speech are removed. The airway is also permanently…
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