larynx

• Estructura cartilaginosa situada en la parte superior de la tráquea que contiene las cuerdas vocales, las cuales producen el tono de la voz al hablar.

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

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

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   • 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.

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