laryngopharyngoesophagectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From laryngo- + pharyngo- + esophag- + -ectomy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A major surgical procedure in which the larynx, pharynx, and esophagus are removed, typically performed to treat advanced cancers involving these connected structures, and requiring reconstruction of a new pathway for breathing, swallowing, and nutrition.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| laryngopharyngoesophagectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |