vocal cord


Definition: Meaning of, vocal cord in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈvəʊk(ə)l kɔːd /

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vocal cord vocal cords
  1. either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx
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vocal cord used in phrases

  • false vocal cord (noun)
    1. either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization
  • inferior vocal cord (noun)
    1. either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them
  • superior vocal cord (noun)
    1. either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization
  • true vocal cord (noun)
    1. either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them
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