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| The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking. Also called voice box. |
Previous Definitions: | laryngectomee, laryngectomy, laryngitis, laryngoscope, laryngoscopy | Next Definitions: | laser, laser acupuncture, laser surgery, laser therapy, lassitude |
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