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larynx

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/ˈlærɪŋks/ · lar-y-nx

The larynx is an organ in the neck involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Meanings

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The larynx is an organ in the neck involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

لارینجکس گردن میں ایک عضو ہے جو سانس لینے، آواز پیدا کرنے، اور ہوا کی نالی کو کھانے کی پچاک سے بچانے میں شامل ہوتا ہے۔

لارینجکس

larynx

Synonyms

voice boxthroatglottisآواز کا مقامگلاغلطی

Common Collocations

  • surgical procedure on the larynx
  • larynx inflammation
  • larynx cancer

Example Sentences

The larynx plays a crucial role in vocalization.

لارینجکس آواز کی پیداوار میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔

larynx aawaaz ki paidaawar mein aik ahem kirdar ada karta hai.

Inflammation of the larynx can cause hoarseness.

لارینجکس کی سوزش سے خراش پیدا ہو سکتی ہے۔

larynx ki soozish se kharash paida ho sakti hai.

During the examination, the doctor checked the patient's larynx.

معائنہ کے دوران، ڈاکٹر نے مریض کے لارینجکس کی جانچ کی۔

muaina ke doran, doctor ne mareez ke larynx ki jaanch ki.

Easily Confused With

trachea:The trachea is the airway that leads to the lungs, whereas the larynx is the voice box located above the trachea.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the larynx as the 'music box' of your voice.

Picture a musical box that produces sound when opened, similar to how the larynx produces sound when air passes through.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "larynx" — the organ of voice

First known use: 14th century

The word 'larynx' comes from the Greek word 'larynx', which refers to the voice box, and it has been used in English since the late 14th century.