See also: balsenē

Latvian

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Etymology

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A term coined in the second half of the 18th century by Kaspars Biezbārdis from balss (voice) +‎ -ene.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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balsene f (5th declension)

  1. (anatomy) larynx (organ that houses the vocal cords)
    balsenes dobumslaryngeal cavity
    balsenes sienaslaryngeal wall
    balsenes iekaisumsinflammation of the larynx

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References

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  1. ^ Karulis, Konstantīns (1992) “balss”, in Latviešu Etimoloģijas Vārdnīca (in Latvian), Rīga: AVOTS, →ISBN