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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
 
Synonyms:
larynx
,
voice box
 
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