cordopexy

1. Operative fixation of any displaced anatomic cord. 2. Lateral fixation of one or both vocal cords to correct glottic stenosis. [G. chorde, cord, + pexis, fixation]

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cor·do·pexy (korґdo-pek″se) [cordo- + -pexy] the operation of displacing outward the vocal cord for bilateral vocal cord paralysis.