Larynx, Artificial [larynx umělý]
- Terms
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hlasová protéza
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Artificial Larynges
Artificial Larynx
Laryngeal Prosthesis
Voice Prosthesis
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.
- DUI
- D007831 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0012240
- Previous indexing
- Prosthesis (1966-1979); Larynx (1966-1979); Speech, Alaryngeal (1968-1979)
- History note
- 80
- Public note
- 80
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- economics
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- PX
- psychology
- ST
- standards
- SN
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- TD
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- VE
- veterinary
- VI
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