Larynx

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/

Origin

From Ancient Greek λάρυγξ

Full definition of larynx

Noun

1. An organ of the neck of mammals involved in breath control, protection of the trachea and sound production, housing the vocal cords, and that is situated at the point where the upper tract splits into the trachea and the oesophagus/esophagus.

Synonyms

• voice box informal

Derived terms

• laryngal
• laryngeal
• laryngeal cancer
• laryngectomy
• laryngitis
• laryngological
• laryngologist
• laryngology