larynges

larynges

A doctor points to the larynges in an anatomical diagram.

Definition

Noun (plural form of larynx): The plural of "larynx," referring to the part of the respiratory tract that contains the vocal cords and is located in the throat, responsible for sound production, breathing, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Usage Examples
  • (The doctor looked at both of the throat's voice-box structures.)
  • (They examined the plural voice-boxes of different animals.)
  • (Damage to multiple throat voice-boxes can affect speech.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Larynges" in medical contexts: Often used when discussing comparative anatomy or conditions affecting multiple individuals.
    • The study compared the larynges of singers and non-singers. (The research analyzed the voice-box structures of both groups.)
  • "Larynges" in evolutionary biology: Refers to the plural organ across species.
    • The larynges of birds and mammals have different evolutionary origins. (The voice-boxes in these groups developed separately.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Larynx (n, singular): The singular form of the word.
    • The larynx is also known as the voice box. (The throat organ that produces sound.)
  • Laryngeal (adj): Relating to the larynx.
    • Laryngeal cancer affects the tissues of the voice box. (Cancer involving the throat organ.)
  • Laryngitis (n): Inflammation of the larynx.
    • She lost her voice due to laryngitis. (Swelling of the voice box caused hoarseness.)
Synonyms
  • Voice boxes: A common term for the larynx (plural: voice boxes).
    • The singer damaged her voice box through overuse. (Her larynx was injured.)
  • Throat organs: A general descriptive term for structures in the throat.
Related Idioms
  • To have a lump in one's throat: A feeling of tightness in the throat, often due to emotion, not directly related to the larynx.
    • She had a lump in her throat during the farewell speech. (She felt emotional and choked up.)
  • To clear one's throat: To make a noise to prepare the voice or get attention, involving the larynx.
    • He cleared his throat before speaking. (He made a sound to ready his voice box.)