partial laryngectomy

partial laryngectomy

incomplete resection of the larynx in which the supraglottic portion is removed preserving the vocal cords. Synonym(s): horizontal laryngectomy, supraglottic laryngectomy

par·tial la·ryn·gec·to·my

(pahr'shăl lar'in-jek'tŏ-mē) Incomplete resection of the larynx in which the supraglottic portion is removed, preserving the vocal cords.
Synonym(s): horizontal laryngectomy, supraglottic laryngectomy.