Thyroplasty
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thyroplasty is a noun meaning (surgery) A procedure in which the cartilages of the larynx are adjusted in order to improve voice quality.
Meaning
(surgery) A procedure in which the cartilages of the larynx are adjusted in order to improve voice quality.
Word Forms
- thyroplasties
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laryngoplasty, chondrolaryngoplasty, laryngotracheoplasty, thyrotomy, hemilaryngectomy, arytenoidectomy.
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