noun🔗ShareLaringeAn 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."The doctor examined the singers' larynges to ensure their vocal cords were healthy. "El médico examinó las laringes de los cantantes para asegurar que sus cuerdas vocales estuvieran sanas.organanatomybodyphysiologymedicinebiologysoundhumanscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading