larynx

Definitions of larynx
  1. noun
    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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    type of:
    organe de la parole
    any of the organs involved in speech production
    structure cartilagineuse
    body structure given shape by cartilage
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