larynx
(lar-ynx)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. a hollow muscular organ located in the neck that contains the vocal cords and is responsible for producing sound and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.
Example Sentence
The medical term for your voice box is larynx.
More Example Sentences
Doctors examine the larynx to assess vocal health and function.
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larynx
Rhymes
- larynx
- pharynx