larynx (n)
voice box (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea
def contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
Outgoing links
Hypernym cartilaginous structure; speech organ, vocal organ, organ of speech
Part holonym upper respiratory tract
Derivationally related form larynx → laryngeal
Part meronym glottis; laryngeal artery, arteria laryngea; laryngeal vein, vena laryngea; arytenoid, arytaenoid, arytenoid cartilage; thyroid cartilage, Adam's apple; vocal cord, vocal fold, vocal band, plica vocalis
Incoming links
Derivationally related form laryngeal → larynx
Pertainym (pertains to noun) laryngeal → larynx; laryngopharyngeal → larynx
Part holonym glottis; laryngeal artery, arteria laryngea; laryngeal vein, vena laryngea; arytenoid, arytaenoid, arytenoid cartilage; thyroid cartilage, Adam's apple; vocal cord, vocal fold, vocal band, plica vocalis
Hyponym speech organ, vocal organ, organ of speech; cartilaginous structure
Part meronym upper respiratory tract

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