voice box

noun

: larynx

Examples of voice box in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rodenburg was told that Neanderthals had wide noses with large nasal cavities, broad rib cages, and a short voice box. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2024 The upper airway includes the larynx (voice box), pharynx (throat), and trachea (windpipe).2 Irritated Lungs Inflammation, which is an immune response to infection or injury, is a common cause of irritated lungs. Amanda Gardner, Health, 1 June 2024 After clearly overhearing the comically loud grumbling over Wendy and Candiace’s behavior at dinner while Gizelle was speaking about Grace, the duo confront the group about their complaints, and Gizelle goes from being riled up to apparently having her voice box stolen. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024 Baleen whales—filter feeders that include blue whales, fin whales and humpback whales—make noises via a larynx, or voice box. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2024 Mangan was released from a hospital about two weeks after the shooting with damage to his voice box and Adam's apple. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Feb. 2024 Persistent Cough Frequent acid reflux can irritate the esophagus, larynx, and voice box from exposure to stomach acid. Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Feb. 2024 In 1993, the Barbie Liberation group bought Barbie and GI Joe dolls and switched their voice boxes. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Aug. 2023 Other complications can affect the lungs, throat, or mouth, and include asthma, the wearing away of tooth enamel, and laryngitis, which causes inflammation of the voice box. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 16 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of voice box was in 1835

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“Voice box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice%20box. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

voice box

noun
: larynx

Medical Definition

voice box

noun
: larynx

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