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(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.

Synonyms

voice box; vocal organ; glottis

Antonyms

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Rhymes

  • larynx
  • pharynx
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