larynx
noun/ˈlærɪŋks/
/ˈlærɪŋks/
(plural larynges
(anatomy)/ləˈrɪndʒiːz/
/ləˈrɪndʒiːz/
)- the area at the top of the throat that contains the vocal cords synonym voice boxTopics Bodyc2Word Originlate 16th cent.: modern Latin, from Greek larunx.
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