215 M3 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
ENT
A
Ear nose and throat dr
2
Q
Polyps
A
fluid-filled growths on the vocal cords
associated with vocal abuse or smoking
3
Q
Dysphonia
A
hoarse voice caused by vocal fold abnormality
4
Q
Vocal Hygiene
A
Best practices for using your voice properly/ preventing vocal abuse
5
Q
Larynx
A
- vocal cords are contained in the larynx
- air exhaled from the lungs passes between the cords, which virbate producing sound
6
Q
Laryngectomy
A
the surgical removal of the larynx due to cancer/injury
