Noun: voice box voys bóks
- A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
"Damage to the voice box can result in loss of speech";
- larynx
Derived forms: voice boxes
Type of: cartilaginous structure, organ of speech, speech organ, vocal organ
Part of: upper respiratory tract
Encyclopedia: Voice box