SEREMS ETT Glossary

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Laceration

A cut or tear in the skin and/or the underlying tissue.


Larynx

The voicebox; the opening of the trachea. The epiglottis covers this opening, protecting the airway from solids and liquids. The larynx is also responsible for speech and singing.

Lateral

"Lateral" is a comparison word that means farther from the midline, or middle of the body.