larynx
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlærɪŋks/
Definition
The hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords in humans and other mammals.
Examples
The doctor used a small mirror to examine the patient's inflamed larynx.
Vibrations produced by air passing through the larynx create the sounds of human speech.
A severe infection caused swelling in his larynx, making it difficult for him to breathe or speak clearly.
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