A split is basically a nuc, but is taken from a full sized hive and can be made for two main reasons. It is often used as a starter for another hive, to make an increase in holdings, or can be used as a means of population control, supposedly to prevent swarming.
Medical Definition of Larynx. Larynx: A tube-shaped organ in the neck that contains the vocal cords. The larynx is about 5 cm (2 in.) long. It is part of the respiratory system and is located between the pharynx and the trachea. Humans use the larynx to breathe, talk, and swallow.
1 The larynx is the voice box located at the top of the windpipe (trachea). 2  Cancer of the larynx occurs most often in people over the age of 55 years. 3  People who stop smoking can greatly reduce their risk of cancer of the larynx.  Painless hoarseness can be a symptom of cancer of the larynx.