larynx

• Ein Knorpelorgan im oberen Teil der Luftröhre, das die Stimmbänder enthält und bei der Stimmbildung sowie beim Schlucken und Atmen eine Rolle spielt.

A cartilaginous structure located at the top of the trachea, containing the elastic vocal cords that produce the vocal tone in speech.

1. Voice boxB2formalmedical

   A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea that contains the vocal cords and is essential for producing sound in speech.

   Kehlkopf

   • The larynx is located in the throat and protects the airway during swallowing.
   • Damage to the larynx can affect a person's ability to speak.
   • The singer underwent surgery on her larynx to improve her vocal range.

   Synonymevoice box