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The procedure meant Jordan avoided a total laryngectomy, which would have permanently removed his voice box and left him unable to speak.—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025 The Australian perennial chart-topper has been performing on her Tension tour to sell-out crowds in the UK, but has been forced to abort four imminent European dates after coming down with laryngitis – inflammation of the vocal chords and voice box.—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 June 2025 The most common side effects are linked to unwanted activation of nerve fibers that control the voice box and throat.—IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2025 Research at that time linked drinking to cancers of the head and neck (including the mouth, throat, voice box and esophagus) and liver cancers.—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for voice box
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