larynx

lar·ynx

noun \ˈler-iŋ(k)s, ˈla-riŋ(k)s\

plural la·ryn·ges\lə-ˈrin-(ˌ)jēz\ or lar·ynx·es

Definition of LARYNX

: the modified upper part of the trachea of air-breathing vertebrates that in humans, most other mammals, and some amphibians and reptiles contains the vocal cords

Origin of LARYNX

New Latin laryng-, larynx, from Greek

First Known Use: 1578

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral