larynx
Anatomical term for the voice box, located in the throat. Used in medical and biological contexts.
The larynx is an important organ for vocalization.
Inflammation of the larynx is called laryngitis.
epiglottis
laryngitis
laryngoscope
laryngeal cancer; cancer of the larynx
laryngeal prominence; Adam's apple
Standard kanji spelling for the anatomical term 'larynx'.
Compound of 喉 (kō, 'throat') and 頭 (tō, 'head'), referring to the head of the throat. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji are conventionally associated with the anatomical meaning.