larnyx

/ˈlɑrnɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

the posterior part of the pharynx, lying behind the hyoid bone and above the trachea; the epiglottis separates the larynx from the esophagus

“The doctor examined the patient’s larynx to determine the cause of her hoarseness.”

Synonyms

  • pharynx
  • voice box

Antonyms

  • esophagus