larynx

Meanings

• noun

  An essential part of the human respiratory and vocal systems. It is a cartilage-lined tube that extends from the pharynx to the trachea, containing the vocal cords.

  - "The larynx is located in the neck."
  - "Damage to the larynx can cause breathing difficulties and hoarseness."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlæɹɪŋks/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

voice box

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with larynx
harnessed , marnished , parched

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Variants

List of all variants of larynx that leads to same result
larynges , larynx , larynxes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'larynx' meaning 'throat'.

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Trivia

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1. The larynx is the only part of the human body that is not covered by skin.

2. The vocal cords can vibrate up to 11,000 times per minute during speech.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vocal cords: Two bands of muscle and ligament located within the larynx, responsible for producing sound by vibrating when air is forced through them.

2. Trachea: The windpipe, a tube that extends from the larynx to the lungs, carrying air for respiration.

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Culture

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The larynx has been a subject of fascination in various aspects of human culture. In ancient Greece, it was believed that the larynx was the seat of the soul. In literature, the term 'larynx' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to the voice or the power of speech.

How to Memorize "larynx"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tube extending from the neck to the lungs, with the vocal cords located within it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'larynx' with the voice and the throat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'larynx' as 'The Voice Box in Your Neck'.

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