Laryngology

Laryngology is that branch of medicine which deals with disorders, diseases and injuries of the vocal apparatus, especially the larynx. Common conditions addressed by laryngologists include vocal fold nodules and cysts, laryngeal cancer, spasmodic dysphonia, laryngopharyngeal reflux, papillomas, and voice misuse/abuse/overuse syndromes.

Etymology of "laryngology"
The word "laryngology" is derived from:
 * the Greek prefix λαρυγγ- (laryng-, root = λάρυγξ, meaning "larynx"), and
 * the Greek suffix -λογία (-logy, root = λόγος, meaning "the study of", or "knowledge").

Famous laryngologists

 * Heinrich Garibert (1863–1919)
 * George Duncan Gibb (1821–1876)
 * Morell Mackenzie (1837–1892)
 * Felix Semon (1849–1921)
 * St Clair Thomson (1857–1943)
 * Chevalier Jackson (1865–1958)
 * Victor Negus (1887–1974)
 * Georges Portmann (1890–1985)
 * Sir John Milsom Rees (1866-1952)