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laryng/o — Voice box

laryng/o means voice box. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: laryngeal.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Voice box

• Ancient Greek: λάρυγξ λάρυγγος (larynx laryngos)

Examples and word parts

laryngeal

Relating to the larynx.

Word parts: laryng (voice box) + -eal (relating to)

Recorded forms: laryng-, laryngo-

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