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Definition of larynx

larynx

/ˈlær.ɪŋks/
lar · ynx
Plural:larynxes
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Adjective:laryngeal
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larynx Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The hollow muscular and cartilaginous organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords in humans and other mammals.

Example

"The opera singer rested her voice for a week after a mild infection caused inflammation in her larynx."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the pharynx; the pharynx is the upper throat cavity shared by the respiratory and digestive tracts, whereas the larynx is the lower cartilaginous organ housing the vocal cords at the top of the trachea.

• Rhymes for larynx

• Nearby Words

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larval
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century via Modern Latin from Ancient Greek 'larynx', meaning the upper windpipe or throat.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Larynx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/larynx
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