Larynx Definition

lărĭngks
larynges, larynxes
noun
larynges, larynxes
The structure of muscle and cartilage at the upper end of the human trachea, containing the vocal cords and serving as the organ of voice.
Webster's New World
A similar structure in most other vertebrates.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
larynx
Plural:
larynges, larynxes

Origin of Larynx

  • New Latin from Greek larunx

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek λάρυγξ (larunks)

    From Wiktionary

Larynx Sentence Examples

  • In other words, making noise through your larynx isn't something you have to learn to do.

  • The nurse thought his larynx might still be irritated from the endotracheal or feeding tube.

  • The syrinx or lower larynx is the most interesting and absolutely avine modification, although absent as a voice-producing organ (probably due to retrogression) in most Ratitae, storks, turkey buzzards (Cathartes) and Steganopodes.

  • Of such we may cite tuberculosis of the larynx, formerly as incurable as distressing; and "adenoids" - a disease revealed by intrascopic methods - which used grievously to thwart and stifle the growth both of mind and body in children, are now promptly removed, to the infinite advantage of the rising generation.

  • Then profuse salivation, paralysis of the tongue and larynx, and inability to speak.

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