laryngology
Voice box specialty
Laryngology is the branch of medicine dealing with the larynx—the voice box containing the vocal cords.
A laryngologist treats conditions affecting voice production, swallowing, and airway function: She was referred to laryngology after months of hoarseness.
The field overlaps with otolaryngology, which covers the ear, nose, and throat more broadly.
Study of ear, nose, throat
- ENTHead orifice specialty
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- pathologyStudy of disease processes
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
laryngoscopy · biopsy · tracheotomy · intubation · adenoidectomy · thyroidectomy · oncology · inflammation
Vocal fold vibration
- vocal cordsSound-producing throat membranes
- pitchFrequency of sound
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- timbreSound's distinctive character
hoarseness · dysphonia · aphonia · vocal fatigue · nodules · polyps · vocalization · register
Respiratory airway tube
- glottisVocal cord opening
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
- vocal cordsSound-producing throat membranes
- hyoidHorseshoe-shaped throat bone
uvula · tonsils · adenoids · esophagus · bronchi · gullet · mucosa · vestibule
Fixed aquatic invertebrates
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- spasmodic dysphoniaNeurological vocal cord disorder
papillomatosis · edema · granuloma · croup · epiglottitis · stridor · dysphagia · aspiration
Curative mental treatment
- voice therapyTreatment for speaking disorders
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- botoxToxin that smooths skin
laser · rehabilitation · speech pathology · decannulation · dilation · stenting · rest · hydration
otolaryngology
Study of ear, nose, throat
endoscopy · laryngoscopy · biopsy · tracheotomy · intubation · adenoidectomy · thyroidectomy · oncology · inflammation · lesion
phonation
Vocal fold vibration
- vocal cordsSound-producing throat membranes
- pitchFrequency of sound
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
timbre · hoarseness · dysphonia · aphonia · vocal fatigue · nodules · polyps · vocalization · register · strain
trachea
Respiratory airway tube
- glottisVocal cord opening
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
- vocal cordsSound-producing throat membranes
hyoid · uvula · tonsils · adenoids · esophagus · bronchi · gullet · mucosa · vestibule · ventricle
polyps
Fixed aquatic invertebrates
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
spasmodic dysphonia · papillomatosis · edema · granuloma · croup · epiglottitis · stridor · dysphagia · aspiration · chronic cough
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- voice therapyTreatment for speaking disorders
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
botox · laser · rehabilitation · speech pathology · decannulation · dilation · stenting · rest · hydration · steroids
laryngologypodiatry
Foot disorder treatment
proctology · dermatology · ophthalmology · cardiology · neurology