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…
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