Larynx
/lˈɛrɪŋks/
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Definition
(noun) A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, as it houses the vocal cords, sound production.
Sentence Examples
The human voice is produced by the larynx.
The glottis is part of the larynx.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords and is responsible for producing sounds.