Voice Box (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 singer's voice box was strained from years of performing without proper vocal training.
- A severe case of laryngitis had inflamed her voice box, making it painful to speak.
- The doctor examined the patient's voice box to determine the cause of the persistent hoarseness.
- Smoking had taken a toll on his voice box, causing his voice to become raspy and weak.
- The vocal coach helped her students learn how to properly care for their voice boxes to maintain healthy vocal cords.