noun🔗ShareГортаньAn 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. "Врач осмотрел гортани певцов, чтобы убедиться, что их голосовые связки здоровы.organanatomybodyphysiologymedicinebiologysoundhumanscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading