noun🔗Share후두An 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. "의사는 가수들의 후두를 검사하여 성대가 건강한지 확인했다.organanatomybodyphysiologymedicinebiologysoundhumanscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading