What does laryngo mean?

"Laryngo" is a combining form in medical terminology, meaning larynx. It comes from the Greek word "lárnyx", meaning "windpipe" or "voice box".

You'll often see it used in medical terms like:

* Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx

* Laryngoscopy: Examination of the larynx using a laryngoscope

* Laryngectomy: Surgical removal of the larynx

* Laryngeal: Relating to the larynx

So, anytime you see "laryngo" in a word, it's referring to the larynx.