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False-Negative
A test result that is incorrectly negative
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Flexible Laryngoscopy
An examination of the voice box in which a flexible fiberoptic scope is used; this examination allows the physician to view the voice box “in action” (i.e., while the patient is producing sound)
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Frequencies
The speed at which the vocal folds vibrate
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Frozen Section Analysis
Method of analyzing tissue biopsy specimens that allows for immediate analysis; pathologist rapidly freezes a specimen and prepares it for immediate examination under a microscope; allows for early results as the normal process takes 24 hours to prepare the specimen
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Gastric Dysmotility
Abnormal contraction of stomach muscles
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Backflow of stomach fluids into the esophagus; associated with “heartburn”
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General Anesthesia
Anesthesia that puts a patient completely to sleep
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Globus Pharyngeus
Feeling of a lump in the throat
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Glottic
Referring to the early vocal fold area
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Glottic Tumor
A tumor (abnormal growth) within the area of the glottis (the vocal folds and the opening)
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Glottis or Rima Glottides
The opening between the two vocal folds; the glottis is open during breathing and closed during swallowing and sound production
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Graft Migration
The implant does not stay in the place where the surgeon put it
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Granulation Tissue
The tissue that is formed as part of the tissue healing and repair process after injury or surgery; so named because of its granular appearance
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Guaifenesin
An ingredient in medications to induce cough; used as an expectorant
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Hemoptysis
Coughing up blood
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Hemorrhage
Bleeding within the body
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Hiatal Hernia
Abnormal junction (or connection) between the stomach and the food pipe (esophagus)
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Hiatus
Opening, as in the case of an opening between two muscles
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
The virus that causes recurrent respiratory papillomatosis; HPV also causes genital warts
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Hypopharynx
Back of throat
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Hypothyroidism
Abnormal functioning of the thyroid, in which too little thyroid hormone is released
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Immunotherapeutic Treatment
Treatment designed to boost the immune system
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Impaired Esophageal Clearance
Abnormal emptying or clearance of esophagus
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Implant Extrusion
Implant is “rejected” and pushed outwards
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Inflammation
Response to injury that results in swelling, redness, and/or pain
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Inflammatory Reaction
The injury healing response
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Inflammatory Tissue
The cells and substances found in the areas where there is response to injury, such as inflammation
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Inspiratory Stridor
Noisy breathing-in, or noise on inhalation due to obstruction or narrowing of the laryngeal or tracheal parts of the airway; stridor is a sign of difficulty passing air – any breathing difficulty needs immediate medical attention
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Intonation
The rise and fall of pitch in an individual’s voice during speech
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Joint Arthritis
Swelling of any joint in the body; can lead to pain and dysfunction of that joint
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