laryngectomeen.
/ˌlarɪndʒɛktəˈmiː//larɪnˈdʒɛktəmi/ A person who has undergone a laryngectomy.
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1956 A.M.A. Arch. Otolaryngol. 64 2/1 The spirit [of] optimism and comradeship that prevails among laryngectomees is marvelous.
1976 J. R. Smythies & L. Corbett Psychiatry Students of Med. viii. 167 Group therapy with other laryngectomees has helped many patients.
1985 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 24 Aug. 514/2 Five laryngectomees reported having tried smoking through their stoma.
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