laryngology

laryngology
laryngological /leuh ring'geuh loj"i keuhl/, laryngologic, adj.laryngologist, n.
/lar'ing gol"euh jee/, n.
the branch of medicine dealing with the larynx.
[1835-45; LARYNGO- + -LOGY]

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      a branch of medicine dealing with the larynx, nose, and pharynx. See otolaryngology.

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