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Definitions for Larynx

[1] Anatomy . a muscular and cartilaginous structure lined with mucous membrane at the upper part of the trachea in humans, in which the vocal cords are located.
[2] Zoology . a similar vocal organ in other mammals. a corresponding structure in certain lower animals.
[3] a cartilaginous and muscular hollow organ forming part of the air passage to the lungs: in higher vertebrates it contains the vocal cords

Words related to Larynx

esophagus, gullet, maw, passage, gorge, pharynx, trachea, windpipe, thorax, fauces, throat, voice

Words nearby Larynx

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Origin of Larynx

1570–80; < New Latin < Greek lárynx

Other words from Larynx

laryngeal adjective

Word origin for Larynx

C16: from New Latin larynx, from Greek larunx

Synonyms for Larynx

Adam's apple, esophagus, pharynx, throat, vocal bands, vocal folds, vocal processes, voice, voice box