Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Esophageal Speech

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)

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Abstract

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)

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Speech, Esophageal
  • Esophageal Speechs
  • Speechs, Esophageal

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Aspects Covered

3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings instrumentation, methods, psychology.

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Indexing Annotation

post-laryngectomy speech

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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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  1. E02w.760w.169.063w.500.727.541w.677w
  2. E02w.831.727.541w.677w

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WV 540

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Esophageal Speech. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013072. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013072
  2. Esophageal Speech. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esophageal_speech
  3. Esophageal Speech. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3562529