Thyroid cartilage
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| Thyroid cartilage | |
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| Term | Thyroid cartilage |
| Short definition | thyroid cartilage - (pronounced) (THY-royd KAR-tih-lij) The tough, flexible tissue that makes up the front part of the larynx (larynx). It supports and protects the vocal cords and helps create the sound of a person's voice. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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thyroid cartilage - (pronounced) (THY-royd KAR-tih-lij) The tough, flexible tissue that makes up the front part of the larynx (larynx). It supports and protects the vocal cords and helps create the sound of a person's voice. The thyroid cartilage also forms the Adam's apple, which often appears as a lump at the front of the neck
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