Larynx, Artificial
| Definition: |
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. |
| Also Called: |
Voice Prosthesis |
| Previously Indexed: |
Larynx (1966-1979),Prosthesis (1966-1979),Speech, Alaryngeal (1968-1979) |
Larynx, Artificial Definitions and Terms
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