larynx
pronunciation
How to pronounce larynx in British English:
UK [ˈlærɪŋks]
How to pronounce larynx in American English:
US [ˈlærɪŋks]
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- Noun:
- a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
Word Origin
- larynx (n.)
- 1570s, from Middle French larynx (16c.), from Modern Latin, from Greek larynx (genitive laryngos) "the upper windpipe," probably from laimos "throat," influenced by pharynx "throat, windpipe."
Example
- 1. According to the wcrf , there is also convincing evidence that drinking alcohol also increases the risk of breast cancer and cancers of the mouth , pharynx , larynx and oesophagus .
- 2. The authors speculate that hormones affecting the larynx could be the source of these changes .
- 3. Pharynx , larynx , esophagus , cardia cancer early .
- 4. Lesion before larynx cancer ; laryngeal keratosis ; activate blood circulation to remove stasis .
- 5. Lungs , larynx and pharynx are particularly fragile when it comes to caustic stomach acid .