Laryngeal

Pronunciation: /ləˈrɪndʒiəl/

Definitions of laryngeal

adjective relating to the larynx, or voice box, in the throat

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor explained that the laryngeal muscles are important for speaking.

A2 She had to undergo laryngeal surgery to correct her voice disorder.

B1 The singer's laryngeal nodules were causing strain on her vocal cords.

B2 The laryngeal nerve innervates the muscles of the voice box.

C1 The patient underwent laryngeal electromyography to assess nerve function.

C2 The laryngeal examination revealed a polyp on the vocal fold.

Examples of laryngeal in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and will undergo treatment immediately.

informal I heard that laryngeal issues can really affect your voice.

slang I can't believe how bad my laryngeal sore throat is right now.

figurative His laryngeal protests against the decision were heard loud and clear.

Grammatical Forms of laryngeal

• past tense: laryngealed
• plural: laryngeals
• comparative: more laryngeal
• superlative: most laryngeal
• present tense: laryngeals
• future tense: will laryngeal
• perfect tense: have laryngealed
• continuous tense: is laryngealing
• singular: laryngeal
• positive degree: laryngeal
• infinitive: to laryngeal
• gerund: laryngealing
• participle: laryngealed

Origin and Evolution of laryngeal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'laryngeal' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'larynx' which means 'the upper part of the windpipe'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the upper part of the windpipe, the term 'laryngeal' has evolved to also describe the structures related to the voice box or the vocal cords in modern medical terminology.