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1. A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
   "after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on"
   - voice box

Derived forms: larynges, larynxes

See also: laryngeal, laryngopharyngeal

Type of: cartilaginous structure, organ of speech, speech organ, vocal organ

Part of: upper respiratory tract

Encyclopedia: Larynx