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laryngostenosis

laryngostenosis

9.9
A narrowing of the voice box that makes breathing hard
  • noun
  • /ˌlɛrɪŋɡoʊstəˈnoʊsɪs/
  • Specialized
: laringostenosis
  • The patient was diagnosed with laryngostenosis after complaining of persistent breathing difficulties.

Examples

  • Surgical intervention may be required to treat severe cases of laryngostenosis.

  • Chronic inflammation can sometimes lead to laryngostenosis in susceptible individuals.

  • The patient was diagnosed with laryngostenosis last week.

  • Children with laryngostenosis may require special medical care.

  • The patient was diagnosed with laryngostenosis after complaining of persistent breathing difficulties.

  • Chronic inflammation can sometimes lead to laryngostenosis in susceptible individuals.

  • Surgical intervention may be required to treat severe cases of laryngostenosis.

Surface Forms

laryngostenosis singular
laryngostenoses plural

Morphology

laryngostenosis = stenosis (semi-transparent) = laryngo + stenosis

Formally compositional ('laryngo-' + 'stenosis' = narrowing of the larynx), but both elements are specialised Greek medical combining forms that are unfamiliar to most general learners.

Etymology

Laryngostenosis breaks into parts: larynx meaning 'voice box', steno- meaning 'narrow', and -osis meaning 'condition'. So laryngostenosis is a condition where the voice box becomes too narrow, like a tight doorway for air, which explains the breathing difficulties.