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 larynx larynx /ˈlɛrɪŋks/

noun

  1. A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech  ( larynx , voice box )
    a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
     The larynx, or voice box, is responsible for producing sound
    The larynx, or voice box, is responsible for producing sound


 certificate of indebtedness certificate of indebtedness /sɪrˈtɪfɪkət ɒv ɪnˈdɛbtɪdnəs/

noun

  1. A written promise to repay a debt  ( certificate of indebtedness , debt instrument , obligation )
    a written promise to repay a debt


 self-defence self-defence /ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/

noun

  1. [Canadian, British] The act of defending yourself  ( self-defence [Canadian, British] , self-protection , self-defense [American] )
    the act of defending yourself
     She enrolled in a martial arts class to learn self-defense techniques.
    She enrolled in a martial arts class to learn self-defense techniques.


 Vesalius Vesalius /vɪˈseɪliəs/

noun

  1. A Flemish surgeon who is considered the father of modern anatomy (1514-1564)  ( Andreas Vesalius , Vesalius )
    a Flemish surgeon who is considered the father of modern anatomy (1514-1564)