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Speech, Esophageal  

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Note

  • post-laryngectomy speech

Scope note

  • A method of speech used after laryngectomy, with sound produced by vibration of the column of air in the esophagus against the contracting cricopharyngeal sphincter. (Dorland, 27th ed)

History note

  • 91(75)(65-67); was see under SPEECH, ALARYNGEAL 1979-90; was see under VOICE PRODUCTION, ALARYNGEAL 1965-79 (Prov 1965-67)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013072

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