esophagopharyngolaryngectomy
Meanings
noun
- A major surgical procedure in which the esophagus, pharynx, and larynx are removed, typically performed to treat advanced cancers involving these connected structures, and requiring reconstruction of a new pathway for breathing, swallowing, and nutrition.
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