larynx
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek λάρυγξ (larunks)
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
larynx (plural larynges or larynxes)
- An organ of the neck of mammals involved in breath control, protection of the trachea and sound production, housing the vocal cords, and that is situated at the point where the upper tract splits into the trachea and the oesophagus/esophagus.
Synonyms[edit]
- voice box (informal)
Derived terms[edit]
- laryngal
- laryngeal
- laryngeal cancer
- laryngectomy
- laryngitis
- laryngological
- laryngologist
- laryngology
Translations[edit]
the organ
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See also[edit]
- pharynx
Larynx on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek λάρυγξ.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA: /laʁɛ̃ks/
Noun[edit]
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