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laryngofissure

laryngofissure

9.9
A split in the voice box that can affect breathing or speaking
  • noun
  • /ˌlɛrɪŋɡoʊˈfɪʃər/
  • Specialized
: laringofisura
  • A congenital laryngofissure can affect both breathing and speech in children.

Examples

  • Treatment for a traumatic laryngofissure may require specialized surgical intervention.

  • The surgeon identified a laryngofissure during the examination of the patient's throat.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with a laryngofissure.

  • A laryngofissure can cause difficulty in speaking.

  • The surgeon identified a laryngofissure during the examination of the patient's throat.

  • A congenital laryngofissure can affect both breathing and speech in children.

  • Treatment for a traumatic laryngofissure may require specialized surgical intervention.

Surface Forms

laryngofissure singular
laryngofissures plural

Morphology

laryngofissure = larynx + fissure (transparent) = laryng + fissure

The compound combines the element referring to the larynx with 'fissure', so a learner who knows 'larynx' and 'fissure' can directly infer 'a split in the larynx'.

Etymology

Laryngofissure comes from the parts laryngo-, from larynx meaning 'voice box', and fissure, meaning 'split' or 'crack'. So it literally means a split in the voice box, which explains why the word refers to a tear or natural opening that can affect breathing and speech.