laryng-

American  

1. variant of laryngo- before a vowel.

   laryngectomy.

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Usage

What does laryng- mean? 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 lárynx, meaning “larynx.” The Latin equivalent of lárynx 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 Words That Use article about laryngo-.