| D007831 |
Larynx, Artificial |
A device, activated electronically or by expired pulmonary air, which simulates laryngeal activity and enables a laryngectomized person to speak. Examples of the pneumatic mechanical device are the Tokyo and Van Hunen artificial larynges. Electronic devices include the Western Electric electrolarynx, Tait oral vibrator, Cooper-Rand electrolarynx and the Ticchioni pipe. |
Artificial Larynx,Laryngeal Prosthesis,Voice Prosthesis,Artificial Larynges,Laryngeal Prostheses,Larynges, Artificial,Prostheses, Laryngeal,Prostheses, Voice,Prosthesis, Laryngeal,Prosthesis, Voice,Voice Prostheses |
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| D008297 |
Male |
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Males |
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| D008875 |
Middle Aged |
An adult aged 45 - 64 years. |
Middle Age |
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| D004947 |
Esophagus |
The muscular membranous segment between the PHARYNX and the STOMACH in the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. |
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| D005260 |
Female |
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Females |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000368 |
Aged |
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. |
Elderly |
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| D013071 |
Speech, Alaryngeal |
Methods of enabling a patient without a larynx or with a non-functional larynx to produce voice or speech. The methods may be pneumatic or electronic. |
Voice Production, Alaryngeal,Alaryngeal Speech,Alaryngeal Voice Production,Alaryngeal Voice Productions,Production, Alaryngeal Voice,Productions, Alaryngeal Voice,Voice Productions, Alaryngeal |
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| D014132 |
Trachea |
The cartilaginous and membranous tube descending from the larynx and branching into the right and left main bronchi. |
Tracheas |
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