Larynx Synonyms

lărĭngks
A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. voice-box

Words Related to Larynx

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. trachea
  2. pharynx
  3. nasal-cavity
  4. nasopharynx
  5. epiglottis
  6. hypopharynx
  7. oropharynx
  8. bronchus
  9. mediastinum
  10. glottis
  11. soft-palate
  12. oral-cavity

Larynx Sentence Examples

  • In other words, making noise through your larynx isn't something you have to learn to do.

  • The nurse thought his larynx might still be irritated from the endotracheal or feeding tube.

  • The syrinx or lower larynx is the most interesting and absolutely avine modification, although absent as a voice-producing organ (probably due to retrogression) in most Ratitae, storks, turkey buzzards (Cathartes) and Steganopodes.

  • Of such we may cite tuberculosis of the larynx, formerly as incurable as distressing; and "adenoids" - a disease revealed by intrascopic methods - which used grievously to thwart and stifle the growth both of mind and body in children, are now promptly removed, to the infinite advantage of the rising generation.

  • Then profuse salivation, paralysis of the tongue and larynx, and inability to speak.

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