Larynx

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** The cartilaginous structure of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and the trachea. It contains elastic vocal cords required for sound production.

**Synonyms:** - Head and Neck, Larynx - LARYNX - Laryngeal structure (body structure) - Larynx, NOS - larynx - larynx - voice box