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ELECTROGLOTTOGRAPH [2 records]

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Record 1 2008-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
DEF

A non-invasive, electrical impedance device that was developed for observing vocal fold contraction during phonation.

CONT

Electroglottograph [...] an AC-powered device that employs a pair of electrodes that are placed in contact with the skin on both sides of the larynx and held in place by a collar. It is intended to measure the electrical impedance of the larynx to aid in assessing the degree of closure of the vocal cords, confirm laryngeal diagnosis, aid behavioral treatment of voice disorders, and aid research concerning the laryngeal mechanism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
DEF

Dispositif qui permet d'obtenir une image de l'accolement et de l'ouverture des cordes vocales au moyen de la mesure de l'impédance électrique entre deux électrodes placées de part et d'autre du larynx.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumental médico
DEF

Sistema que proporciona información sobre el cierre de las cuerdas vocales, mediante la medición de la resistencia eléctrica presente entre dos electrodos colocados alrededor del cuello.

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Record 2 1994-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • The Nose (Medicine)
CONT

An electroglottograph is an AC-powered device that employs a pair of electrodes that are placed in contact with the skin on both sides of the larynx and held in place by a collar. It is intended to measure the electrical impedance of the larynx to aid in assessing the degree of closure of the vocal cords, confirm laryngeal diagnosis, aid behavioral treatment of voice disorders, and aid research concerning the laryngeal mechanism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Nez (Médecine)

Spanish

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