Definition

A medical procedure that involves looking at the throat and voice box using a special tool called a laryngoscope.

Example

The doctor performed a laryngoscopy to check for any abnormalities in the patient's throat.

Conversation

I heard you had a laryngoscopy last week, how did it go?

It was a bit uncomfortable, but the doctor was really nice.

Did they find anything unusual during the laryngoscopy?

Not really, just some irritation, nothing serious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Laryngoscopy → It is formed from "larynx" (from Greek "larynx", meaning the organ of voice) and "-scopy" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word describes the examination of the larynx, or voice box, using a scope.

Memory Tip

Think of looking at the 'larynx' (the voice organ) with a tool that means 'to look' ('-scopy'). This helps you remember that laryngoscopy is the examination of the voice box.

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