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larynx Definition

larynx (lariŋks)

noun pl. larynx·es or la·ryn·ges′lə rinjēz′

  1. 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
  2. a similar structure in most other vertebrates

Etymology: ModL < Gr

larynx Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • remove: Future prospects After an operation to remove the larynx, normal speech is no longer possible because the vocal cords have been removed.
  • have: It was said that she had an adult larynx.
  • enter: The nerves pass beneath Berry's ligament ( a thickened area of fascia next to the trachea ) and enter the larynx.
  • paralyze: In a severely paralyzed larynx, the airway actually gets smaller rather than bigger during strenuous exercise as the paralyzed side collapses inwards.
  • visualize: Postoperative edema and bleeding can make it difficult to visualize the larynx.
  • keep: Various surgical techniques can be used to keep the larynx open to improve breathing.

Adjective modifier

  • artificial: If a laryngectomee is unable to use a neck placed artificial larynx an oral adaptor can be used.
  • supraglottic: We report one case of KS of the supraglottic larynx, and intralesional injections were performed.
  • human: One such contingency was the particular location of the human larynx.
  • glottic: AB - BACKGROUND: Squamous cell carcinoma of the glottic larynx is strongly related to cigarette smoking and excessive ethanol intake.
  • female: However, the male larynx increases far more in size than the female larynx, giving men their big booming voices.

Modifies a noun

  • cancer: Some doctors believe they may play a part in preventing cancers, including larynx cancer.
  • risk: Diet to prevent cancer A diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables seems to reduce cancer of the larynx risk.
  • subject: A significantly higher index of chromosome breaks was found in larynx cancer subjects as compared with the controls.
  • preservation: To assess the influence of patient characteristics, complication rates, and to evaluate the overall larynx preservation.