Noun: larynx (larynges,larynxes) ler-ingks [N. Amer], la-ringks [Brit]
- A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
"after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on";
- voice box
Derived forms: larynxes, larynges
Type of: cartilaginous structure, organ of speech, speech organ, vocal organ
Part of: upper respiratory tract
Encyclopedia: Larynx