Larynx Definition

lărĭngks
larynges, larynxes
noun
larynges, larynxes
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.
Webster's New World
A similar structure in most other vertebrates.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Larynx

Noun

Singular:
larynx
Plural:
larynges, larynxes

Origin of Larynx

  • New Latin from Greek larunx

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek λάρυγξ (larunks)

    From Wiktionary

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