Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laryngo
Prefix
/ˈlɑːr.ɪŋ.goʊ/
Definition
A prefix referring to the larynx, the voice box in the throat that is involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.
Examples
- Laryngoscopy: A procedure to view the larynx.
- Laryngeal: Pertaining to the larynx.
- Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx, often causing hoarseness.
Meaning
The term ‘laryngo’ relates specifically to the larynx, a crucial part of the respiratory system that houses the vocal cords.
Synonyms
- Voice box-related
- Throat-related
