Larynx, Artificial

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.

Year introduced: 1980

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Tree Number(s): E07.695.450, E07.858.082.595

MeSH Unique ID: D007831

Entry Terms:

• Laryngeal Prosthesis
• Laryngeal Prostheses
• Prostheses, Laryngeal
• Prosthesis, Laryngeal
• Artificial Larynges
• Larynges, Artificial
• Artificial Larynx
• Voice Prosthesis
• Prostheses, Voice
• Prosthesis, Voice
• Voice Prostheses

Previous Indexing:

• Larynx (1966-1979)
• Prosthesis (1966-1979)
• Speech, Alaryngeal (1968-1979)

See Also:

• Speech, Alaryngeal

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Prostheses and Implants
Larynx, Artificial

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Surgical Equipment
Artificial Organs
Larynx, Artificial