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laryng/o
laryng/o means larynx (voice box) (from the Greek larynx, meaning throat or voice box).
What does laryng/o mean?
The root laryng/o means the larynx, or voice box, the part of the airway that holds the vocal cords and connects the throat to the windpipe. It comes from the Greek word larynx. It appears in words about the voice box and its conditions. For example, laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx, which often causes a hoarse voice. A laryngoscopy is an examination of the larynx using a scope.
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What does laryng/o mean?
The root laryng/o means the larynx, or voice box, and comes from Greek.
What is laryngitis?
It is inflammation of the larynx, which often causes a hoarse voice, combining laryng/o with -itis.
What is a laryngoscopy?
It is a visual examination of the larynx using a scope, combining laryng/o with -scopy.
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