Presbylaryngis

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Refers to the aging larynx. Possible characteristics of presbylaryngis (physical/acoustic) include: ossification of the laryngeal cartilages, muscle wasting, vocal fold bowing; changes may also be due to age-related hormonal transitions, such as menopause.[1]

  1. "NATS July 2022 Pedagogy Workshop Working Group Three Science-Informed Terminology and Definitions for Voice Pedagogy" (PDF). Science-Informed Voice Pedagogy Resources. Retrieved March 5 2025. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

Authored by: Paige De La O

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