laryngectomy
/ˌlɛrɪnˈdʒɛktəmi/
noun
- A surgical operation to remove all or part of the larynx (voice box), usually because of cancer.
- After his laryngectomy, he learned to speak using an electronic device.
- The patient underwent a total laryngectomy to treat the advanced tumor.
- Recovery from a laryngectomy often involves speech therapy and breathing retraining.