Larynx (Noun)
Meaning
A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's larynx to determine the cause of her hoarse voice.
- Singers often warm up their larynx before a performance to prevent vocal strain.
- The larynx is a vital part of the human respiratory system, serving as a passageway for air.
- During the surgery, the surgeon carefully avoided damaging the patient's larynx.
- The vocal cords in the larynx vibrate to produce sound waves that are shaped into speech.