Laryngopharyngoesophagectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Laryngopharyngoesophagectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A major surgical procedure in which the larynx, pharynx, and esophagus are removed, typically performed to treat advanced cancers involving these connected structures, and requiring reconstruction of a new pathway for breathing, swallowing, and nutrition.
Meaning
(surgery) A major surgical procedure in which the larynx, pharynx, and esophagus are removed, typically performed to treat advanced cancers involving these connected structures, and requiring reconstruction of a new pathway for breathing, swallowing, and nutrition.
Word Forms
- laryngopharyngoesophagectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include esophagopharyngolaryngectomy, pharyngoesophagectomy, laryngopharyngectomy, pharyngolaryngectomy, oesophagectomy, esophagogastrectomy.
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