larynx Definition
larynx (lar′iŋks)
noun pl. lar′ynx·es or la·ryn′·ges′lə rin′jēz′
- 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
- 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.
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