subglottic

subglottic
Of or pertaining to the subglottis.

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  • Subglottic — Sub*glot tic, a. (Anat.) Situated below the glottis; applied to that part of the cavity of the larynx below the true vocal cords. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Subglottic stenosis — is a congenital or acquired narrowing of the subglottic airway. Although it is relatively rare, it is the third most common congenital airway problem (after laryngomalacia and vocal cord paralysis). Subglottic stenosis can present as a life… …   Wikipedia

  • subglottic — adj. * * * …   Universalium

  • subglottic — SYN: infraglottic. * * * sub·glot·tic glät ik adj situated or occurring below the glottis * * * sub·glot·tic (səb glotґik) inferior to the glottis; called also infraglottic …   Medical dictionary

  • subglottic — sub·glottic …   English syllables

  • subglottic — “+ adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary sub + glottic : situated or occurring below the glottis * * * adj …   Useful english dictionary

  • subglottic laryngitis — inflammation of the undersurface of the vocal cords. Called also chorditis vocalis inferior …   Medical dictionary

  • subglottic stenosis — stenosis of the trachea below the glottis. A congenital form results in neonatal stridor or laryngotracheitis, often requiring tracheotomy but resolving with age. An acquired form is caused by repeated intubations …   Medical dictionary

  • speech — /speech/, n. 1. the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one s thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture: Losing her speech made her feel isolated from humanity. 2. the act of speaking: He expresses… …   Universalium

  • Stridor — ICD 10 R06.1 ICD 9 786.1 Stridor is a high pitched wheezing sound resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway. Stridor is a physical sign which is produced by narrow or obstructed airway path. It can be inspiratory, expiratory or… …   Wikipedia

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