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Laryngoscope
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the larynx (voice box). A laryngoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may have a tool to remove tissue. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A device used to directly visualize the larynx; often has a battery-powered lamp at its tip. (NCI Thesaurus)
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