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		Robert W. Bastian, M.D. Brent E. Richardson, M.D. Lori L. Sonnenberg, M.M. (voice), M.A., CCC-SLP W. Nathan Waller, M.M. (voice), M.A., CCC-SLP Michele R. Denemark, M.A., CCC-SLP Michele C. Simler, M.S., CCC-SLP

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Downers Grove, IL
60515

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Glossary

Note: Within a definition, words in italics are defined elsewhere in the glossary. Words beginning with * were coined or brought into the language of voice disorders by Dr. Bastian, or to our knowledge are used primarily by BVI physicians and Bastian-trained fellows. Please note that we may be adding terms to this list from time to time. Copyright © 2008 Bastian Voice Institute.

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Ulcerative laryngitis: A peculiar and uncommon type of laryngitis that causes the mucosa to ulcerate. There is usually a white area of apparent mucosal necrosis with a surrounding rim of intense erythema. Recovery of voice is slow, often taking several weeks, in contrast to more typical forms of laryngitis. The causative agent is not known to us at BVI, though we have some theories.

Upper esophageal sphincter (UES): See cricopharyngeus muscle.