Definition of "larynx" []

• The part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and the trachea, having walls of cartilage and muscle and containing the vocal cords enveloped in folds of mucous membrane. (noun)

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• "If it be from paralysis of the larynx, treat with B D current, rather strong force; placing P. P., _long cord_, on back of neck or in the mouth, and work with N.P. over the _larynx_, and somewhat over the air tube of the neck generally."
• "I brought Folligno to the cottage, and released the perfect larynx from the mortal flesh."
• "On its downward journey, the nerve at this point it is bundled in with the larger vagus nerve passes within inches of the larynx, which is its final destination."