larynx

Example Sentences

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His parents were told he might never walk and might struggle with eating after needing surgery for a floppy larynx.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

To confirm the source of the high frequency sound, researchers conducted excised larynx experiments.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

She has regular contact with her GP surgery as she is on thyroid medication after having half her larynx removed because of a benign tumour.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Consultations with doctors eventually brought a brutal diagnosis: spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder in which the muscles in the larynx tighten or lapse into spasms, strangulating speech while making singing a significant challenge.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

“Or my larynx is about to fall out. I don’t think I’ve ever connected so many calls in one night in my life.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse