larynx
nounfemininetécnico/lɐˈɾĩʒɨ/medium
la·rin·ge
Definition
A tubular organ of the respiratory system, located at the top of the trachea, containing the vocal cords and essential for phonation.
The inflamed larynx caused him hoarseness.
The doctor examined the larynx with a laryngoscope.
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Common collocations
artificial larynxlarynx cancervocal folds of the larynxinflammation of the larynx
Etymology
Do latim 'larynx, -ngis', do grego 'lárynx, -ngos'.