laryngoscope
noun
la·ryn·go·scope
| \ lə-ˈriŋ-gə-ˌskōp
, -ˈrin-jə-\
, -ˈrin-jə-\
Definition of laryngoscope
: an endoscope for examining the interior of the larynx
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Other Words from laryngoscope
laryngoscopy
\ ˌler-ən-ˈgä-skə-pē
, ˌla-rən- \
noun
, ˌla-rən- \
noun
Examples of laryngoscope in a Sentence
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Studies have shown that video laryngoscopes help with successful placement of breathing tubes at a shorter time compared with the conventional methods. — Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando paramedics use cadavers to practice skills," 6 June 2018 The laryngoscopes will be used in emergency response vehicles at Menomonee Falls Fire Department's Stations 1, 3 and 5. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "First Choice Ingredients contributes to Menomonee Falls Fire Department’s life-saving efforts," 10 Apr. 2018 First Choice Ingredients, a dairy flavor specialist with facilities in Germantown and Menomonee Falls, donated three video laryngoscopes to the department. — Tyler Langan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "First Choice Ingredients donates video laryngoscopes to Menomonee Falls Fire Department," 25 Apr. 2018 The paramedics practiced the skill using the fire department’s new video laryngoscopes, which help them guide the breathing tube in the patient’s throat. — Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando paramedics use cadavers to practice skills," 6 June 2018 Studies have shown that video laryngoscopes help with successful placement of breathing tubes at a shorter time compared with the conventional methods. — Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando paramedics use cadavers to practice skills," 6 June 2018 For example, if choking, a laryngoscope can be inserted to view the obstruction and assist emergency response teams in clearing the airway. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "First Choice Ingredients contributes to Menomonee Falls Fire Department’s life-saving efforts," 10 Apr. 2018 Firefighter and paramedic Lauren Moths demonstrates the Menomonee Falls Fire Department's latest tool: A video laryngoscope, which allows first responders to see into a patient's airway to more accurately insert a breathing tube. — Tyler Langan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "First Choice Ingredients donates video laryngoscopes to Menomonee Falls Fire Department," 25 Apr. 2018 The laryngoscopes will be used in emergency response vehicles at Menomonee Falls Fire Department's Stations 1, 3 and 5. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "First Choice Ingredients contributes to Menomonee Falls Fire Department’s life-saving efforts," 10 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'laryngoscope.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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laryngoscope
noun
la·ryn·go·scope
| \ lə-ˈriŋ-gə-ˌskōp also -ˈrin-jə-\
Medical Definition of laryngoscope
: an endoscope for visually examining the interior of the larynx
Other Words from laryngoscope
laryngoscopic
\ -ˌriŋ-gə-ˈskäp-ik
, -ˌrin-jə-
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or laryngoscopical \ -i-kəl
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adjective
, -ˌrin-jə-
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or laryngoscopical \ -i-kəl
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adjective
laryngoscopically
\ -i-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb