How do you spell Laryngoscope?
Correct spelling
laryngoscope
Remember: larYNx + Greek 'scope' (to examine) = larYNgoscope with Y
Why is laryngoscope spelled this way?
From Greek larynx (voice box) + skopein (to examine). An instrument for viewing the larynx. The 'yng' in the middle follows the same pattern as laryngitis.
Common misspellings of laryngoscope
laryngascopelaringoscopelaryngoskopelaryngescope
Example
The doctor used a laryngoscope to examine the patient's vocal cords during the procedure.