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The combining form laryngo- 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 laryngo- comes from Greek ��á����Գ�, meaning “larynx.” The Latin equivalent of ��á����Գ� 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 laryngo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, laryngo- becomes laryng-, as in laryngitis. Want to know more? Read our 51�Թ�s That Use article about laryng-.