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What is "larynx" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 11-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does larynx mean in English? Meaning of larynx definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "larynx" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "larynx": a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech

Noun

  • Meaning: a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
  • Synonyms: larynx voice box
  • Hypernyms: cartilaginous structure organ of speech speech organ vocal organ
  • Part Holonyms: adam's apple arteria laryngea arytaenoid arytenoid arytenoid cartilage glottis laryngeal artery laryngeal vein plica vocalis thyroid cartilage vena laryngea vocal band vocal cord vocal fold

    • Synonyms:

    gullet, maw, passage, gorge, esophagus, pharynx, trachea, windpipe, thorax, fauces, throat, voice, esophagus, pharynx, vocal bands, vocal folds, vocal processes, voice box, Adam's apple,

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