Question

question 10
2 points
a narrowing or stricture of the voice box is known as:
a pharyngostenosis.
b laryngostenosis.
c pneumostenosis.
d laryngospasm.
e pharyngospasm.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Option A (pharyngostenosis): "Pharyngo-" refers to the pharynx (throat), not the voice box (larynx), so this is incorrect.
• Option B (laryngostenosis): "Laryngo-" refers to the larynx (voice box), and "-stenosis" means narrowing or stricture. This matches the description.
• Option C (pneumostenosis): "Pneumo-" relates to the lungs or air, not the voice box, so incorrect.
• Option D (laryngospasm): "-spasm" means a sudden muscle contraction, not a narrowing/stricture, so incorrect.
• Option E (pharyngospasm): Relates to the pharynx and spasm, not voice box narrowing, so incorrect.

Answer:

B. laryngostenosis