Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the larynx: Pertaining to, affecting, or situated in the larynx, which is the hollow, muscular organ in the throat containing the vocal cords.
   • Produced in the larynx: Describing a speech sound whose primary articulation involves the larynx.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The patient was diagnosed with a laryngeal obstruction.
  • Hoarseness can be a symptom of a laryngeal disorder.
  • Some languages have laryngeal consonants that are not found in English.

Advanced Usage

• Laryngeal theory: In historical linguistics, a hypothesis proposing that certain sounds (laryngeals) existed in the Proto-Indo-European language.
  • The laryngeal theory helps explain some vowel variations in ancient languages.

Variants and Related Words

• Larynx (noun): The anatomical organ, the voice box.
  • The larynx is essential for breathing and vocalization.
• Laryngitis (noun): Inflammation of the larynx.
  • He lost his voice due to acute laryngitis.
• Laryngology (noun): The branch of medicine dealing with the larynx and its diseases.
• Laryngoscope (noun): An instrument for examining the larynx.

Synonyms

• Glottal: Pertaining to the glottis (the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the opening between them). While closely related, "glottal" is more specific than "laryngeal."
  • A glottal stop is a type of laryngeal sound.

Related Phrases and Terms

• Laryngeal nerve: A nerve that supplies the larynx.
  • Damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve can cause vocal cord paralysis.
• Laryngeal prominence: The anatomical term for the Adam's apple.
• Laryngeal mask airway: A medical device used in anesthesia to secure an airway.

Adjective

1. of or relating to or situated in the larynx
   • laryngeal infection