| Pronunciation: | | voys bâks
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| | Definition: | | [n] a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech |
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| | Synonyms: | | larynx |
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| | See Also: | | Adam's apple, arteria laryngea, arytaenoid, arytenoid, arytenoid cartilage, cartilaginous structure, glottis, laryngeal artery, laryngeal vein, plica vocalis, speech organ, thyroid cartilage, upper respiratory tract, vena laryngea, vocal band, vocal cord, vocal fold, vocal organ |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The larynx is the structure in the throat that enables a person to speak. Its parts include: - epiglottis (cartilage)
- arytenoid, corniculate, and cuneiform paired cartilages
- hyoid
- thyroid (cartilage)
- cricoid cartilage
- trachea
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| | Synonyms: | | larynx, voicebox |
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