subglottic
- adjective
- /sʌbˈɡlɒtɪk/
- Specialized
- The doctor examined the subglottic area to check for any abnormalities below the vocal cords.
- subglottic stenosis
- subglottic carcinoma
- subglottic tumor
Examples
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A blockage in the subglottic region can lead to breathing difficulties in patients.
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One of the most challenging problems confronting otolaryngologists today remains the management of subglottic stenosis in infants and children.
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The glottic and subglottic areas were completely normal.
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The supraglottic area is the most commonly affected site, but the subglottic region may also be involved.
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The vocal folds and the subglottic area looked healthy.
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Generally, however, multiple procedures are necessary in the management of mild or moderate subglottic stenosis.
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The tube was placed against moderate resistance, which prompted concern for subglottic stenosis.
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Patients whose carcinomas extended into the subglottic space from elsewhere in the larynx were also excluded.
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Common indications include the evaluation of patients with chronic cough and subglottic or tracheal stenosis.
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Most of these lesions are seen in the subglottic area in infants. Supraglottic infantile hemangiomas are very rare.
Academic text (2006)
Synonyms
Located below the vocal cords in the throat
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Morphology
Etymology
Subglottic starts with sub- meaning 'under', like in subway or submarine, and ends with glottic from glottis, meaning 'voice opening' or 'vocal cords'. So subglottic means the area 'just below the vocal cords'.