noun
- a medical examination of the larynx (voice box) using a laryngoscope, an instrument with a light and lens
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in otolaryngology and anesthesiology
Examples
- The doctor performed a laryngoscopy to check for signs of vocal cord damage.
- During the procedure, the patient underwent laryngoscopy to visualize the airway before intubation.
- Laryngoscopy revealed inflammation in the larynx consistent with acid reflux.
- The anesthesiologist used laryngoscopy to guide the endotracheal tube into the patient's airway.
- A flexible laryngoscopy allowed the specialist to examine the patient's voice box without discomfort.