larynx
/ˈlɛrɪŋks/
noun
- The hollow, muscular organ in the throat that contains the vocal cords and is responsible for producing sound (voice) and protecting the airway during swallowing; also called the voice box.
- The doctor used a special camera to look inside her larynx and check her vocal cords.
- The larynx vibrates when air passes through it, allowing us to speak and sing.
- He damaged his larynx from shouting too loudly at the concert.
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