Concept information
Preferred term
Larynx, Artificial
Type
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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.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Artificial Larynges
- Artificial Larynx
- Laryngeal Prosthesis
Allowable Qualifier(s)
- adverse effects (Qualifier)
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- ethics (Qualifier)
- history (Qualifier)
- microbiology (Qualifier)
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- supply & distribution (Qualifier)
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- veterinary (Qualifier)
- virology (Qualifier)
In other languages
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French
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Larynx artificiels
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Prothèse laryngée
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-B0RG0FMW-Q
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