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glottis

/ˈɡlɒt.ɪs/

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noun

/ˈɡlɒt.ɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее часть гортани, состоящую из голосовых складок и щели между ними, где образуется звук для речи.

A noun referring to the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal folds and the opening between them, where sound is produced for speech.

  1. Vocal apparatusC1formalmedical

    The part of the larynx consisting of the vocal folds and the opening between them, responsible for sound production.

    ruГолосовая щель

    • The glottis opens and closes during breathing and speaking.
    • Damage to the glottis can affect a person's voice.
    • The singer's glottis was examined by the doctor.
Forms
  • glottides plural form
  • glottises plural form
  • glottides' possessive plural form
  • glottises' possessive plural form
  • glottis's possessive singular form