Laryngeal Cancer
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Laryngeal Cancer
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The larynx (voice box) is the top part of the windpipe. The larynx has the vocal cords in it, which are small structures that let people speak. The muscles that control the vocal cords in the voice box are called the "laryngeal muscles. " пїЅ
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Larynx (voice box)
The larynx (voice box) is the top part of the windpipe. The larynx has the vocal cords in it, which are small structures that let people speak. The muscles that control the vocal cords in the voice box are called the "laryngeal muscles. " пїЅ
Graphic 83209 Version 2.0