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larynx
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/lɐˈɾĩʒɨ/la·rin·ge
Definition
1A tubular organ of the respiratory system, located at the top of the trachea, containing the vocal cords and essential for phonation.
Usage examples
“The inflamed larynx caused him hoarseness.”
“The doctor examined the larynx with a laryngoscope.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
artificial larynxlarynx cancervocal folds of the larynxinflammation of the larynx