noun Download 🔗Share An organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus (or esophagus). It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production. Examples : "The doctor examined the singers' larynges to ensure their vocal cords were healthy. " organ anatomy body physiology medicine biology sound human science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
