laryngitis

[Gr. laryngx (gen it. larynggos ) =the larynx (q. v.); suff. -it is, denoting inflammation.] 2474 lăr-yn-gô-log-ic-al, a . [Eng. laryngology ; c connective, and Eng. adj. suff. -al .] Of or pertaining to laryngology; studying laryngology; as, The American Laryngological A ociation. lăr-yn-gol-o-gỹ, s . [Greek laryngx (gen it. lar ynggos) the larynx, and logos a discourse.] The branch of medical science which treats of the larynx and its diseases. lăr-yn-goph-o-nỹ, s . [Greek laryngz (gen it. larynggos )=the larynx, and phone a sound.] The sound of the voice as heard through the stethoscope, when placed over the larynx. lăr-yn-go-scope, s . [ Gr.laryngx (gen it. laryng gos)=the larynx, and skopeō =to see, to observe.] An instrument, invented by Señor Manuel Garcia, for obtaining a view of the larynx. It consists of a small plane mirror on a long, slender stem, which is introduced to the back of the throat, and a large concave mirror for reflecting light (solar or artificial). This last reflector may be either fixed to a stand or suspended from the forehead of the operator. An inverted image is seen in the small mirror. lăr-n-gō-scop'-ic, a. [Eng. laryngoscop ( e ); -ic.] Pertaining to the laryngoscope or the inspection of the larynx. lăr-yn-got-o-mỹ, s. [Gr. laryngx (gen it. laryng gos)the larynx, and tome a cutting; temno to cut.] Surg .: An operation by which an incision is made into the larynx to aid in the operation of breathing, when obstruction to it exists, to remove foreign bodies, or for any similar cause. In the first case a little funnel-shaped silver instrument is inserted into the opening to keep it from closing too soon. lăr-ўńx, s. [Gr. larynga.] 1. Anat .: The windpipe. It is built up on the cricoid cartilage above the trachea, containing the arytenoid cartilages and vocal ligaments, terminating in the glottis and epiglottis; it is the organ of voice (q. v.). 2. Pathol .: There may be polypi, cancer, fibrous tumors, or ulceration of the larynx, besides laryngeal catarrh, phthisis, . *las, s. [LACE.]