noun
- Plural of larynx; the voice box, a hollow muscular organ in the neck that contains the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, swallowing, and sound production.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; The singular form is 'larynx'
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's larynges using a special scope.
- Damage to the larynges can affect a person's ability to speak clearly.
- The larynges of professional singers are often highly trained.
- Infections can cause inflammation of the larynges, leading to hoarseness.
- The anatomy textbook included detailed diagrams of the larynges.