noun
laryngeal prominence; Adam's apple
Anatomical term for the protrusion of the thyroid cartilage, commonly called the Adam's apple. Cross-referenced with 喉仏 (のどぼとけ), which is the more everyday word.
See also: 喉仏
喉頭隆起は男性で特に目立つことが多い。
The laryngeal prominence is often especially noticeable in men.
We identified the location of the laryngeal prominence in anatomy class.