glottis

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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa a parte da laringe formada pelas pregas vocais e pela fenda entre elas, onde o som da fala é produzido.

1. Vocal apparatus C1 formal medical

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

   • 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.

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• glottides plural form
• glottises plural form
• glottides' possessive plural form
• glottises' possessive plural form
• glottis's possessive singular form