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laryng-
variant of laryngo- before a vowel.
laryngectomy.
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Laryngol′ogist; Laryngol′ogy, the science of the larynx; Laryngoph′ony, the sound of the voice as heard through the stethoscope applied over the larynx; Laryng′oscope, a mirror for examining the larynx and trachea.—adj.
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The combining form laryng- is used like a prefix meaning “larynx,†a part of the throat where the vocal cords are located. It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.The form laryng- comes from Greek ±ôá°ù²â²Ô³æ, meaning “larynx.†The Latin equivalent of ±ôá°ù²â²Ô³æ was guttur, “throat,†the source of words such as goiter and guttural. To learn more, check out our entries for both words.What are variants of laryng-?The form laryng- is a variant of laryngo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our 51³Ô¹Ïs That Use article about laryngo-.
The combining form laryng- is used like a prefix meaning “larynx,†a part of the throat where the vocal cords are located. It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.The form laryng- comes from Greek ±ôá°ù²â²Ô³æ, meaning “larynx.†The Latin equivalent of ±ôá°ù²â²Ô³æ was guttur, “throat,†the source of words such as goiter and guttural. To learn more, check out our entries for both words.What are variants of laryng-?The form laryng- is a variant of laryngo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our 51³Ô¹Ïs That Use article about laryngo-.
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