Meaning & use
larynx
The organ in the throat that contains the vocal cords and produces the voice.
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A cold can cause the larynx to swell, making the voice sound hoarse.
Surgeons must work carefully near the larynx to avoid damaging the vocal cords.
A note on using this word
Larynx is the precise medical term; 'voice box' is the everyday equivalent used in casual speech.
Words with a similar meaning
voice box
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