laryngologists
Voice box specialists
Laryngologists are physicians who specialize in disorders of the larynx—the voice box.
They diagnose and treat conditions affecting the vocal cords, swallowing, and airway, working with singers, teachers, and others whose livelihoods depend on their voices: The opera singer consulted a laryngologist about her vocal strain.
Internal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
examination · dysphonia · hoarseness · stridor · polyps · nodules · cysts · papillomatosis
Sound-producing throat membranes
- voice boxSpeech-producing throat organ
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- vocal foldsSound-producing laryngeal membranes
Head orifice specialty
- rhinologyBranch studying nasal structures
- audiologyStudy of hearing disorders
- oncologyCancer medicine specialty
- sleep medicinePharmaceutical inducing slumber
medical school · residency · fellowship · board certification · subspecialty
Vocal fold vibration
- pitchFrequency of sound
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
acoustics · timbre · voice production · articulation · airflow · harmonics · vocal fatigue
Treatment for speaking disorders
- laser surgeryMedical procedure using focused light
- laryngectomyExcision of vocal apparatus
- tracheotomyAirway incision procedure
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
botulinum toxin · antibiotics · speech therapy · cancer treatment
Surgical procedure venue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- microsurgeryMagnified procedures on minute structures
- endoscopic surgeryMedical procedure via internal scope
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
sutures · recovery · surgeon · sterile field · instrumentation · postoperative care
Those who vocalize melodies
- teachersThose who instruct students
- actorsThose playing roles
- preachersClergy who deliver sermons
- broadcastersThose who transmit programming
public speakers · coaches · auctioneers · performers · clergy
endoscopy
Internal organ examination
ultrasound · examination · dysphonia · hoarseness · stridor · polyps · nodules · cysts · papillomatosis · spasmodic dysphonia
vocal cords
Sound-producing throat membranes
- voice boxSpeech-producing throat organ
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
ENT
Head orifice specialty
- rhinologyBranch studying nasal structures
- audiologyStudy of hearing disorders
- oncologyCancer medicine specialty
sleep medicine · medical school · residency · fellowship · board certification · subspecialty
phonation
Vocal fold vibration
- pitchFrequency of sound
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- frequencyRate of recurrence
vibration · acoustics · timbre · voice production · articulation · airflow · harmonics · vocal fatigue
voice therapy
Treatment for speaking disorders
- laser surgeryMedical procedure using focused light
- laryngectomyExcision of vocal apparatus
- tracheotomyAirway incision procedure
botulinum toxin · corticosteroids · antibiotics · speech therapy · cancer treatment
operating room
Surgical procedure venue
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- microsurgeryMagnified procedures on minute structures
- endoscopic surgeryMedical procedure via internal scope
incision · sutures · recovery · surgeon · sterile field · instrumentation · postoperative care
singers
Those who vocalize melodies
broadcasters · public speakers · coaches · auctioneers · performers · clergy
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