Noun
vocal cord (plural vocal cords)
(anatomy) Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the human larynx whose vibrations help to produce the voice.
Synonyms: vocal band, vocal fold, plica vocalis
Above both sides of the vocal cord is the vestibular fold or false vocal cord, which has a small sac between its two folds. Source: Internet
Although there ‘ limited research to support the anecdotal evidence, many holistic practitioners theorize that there is a physiological connection between the cervix and vocal cord tissue. Source: Internet
In the summer of 2005, lead singer Johnny Van Zant had to have surgery on his vocal cord to have a polyp removed. Source: Internet
Laryngoplasty laryngeal framework surgery of a paralysed vocal cord to help strengthen the voice - a window in the thyroid cartilage is created and an implant is inserted into the para-glottic space via an open approach. Source: Internet
In both populations vocal cord dysfunction may present similarly. Source: Internet
The vocal cord will be eliminated by a process of evolution, as was the tail of man when he came from the ape. Source: Internet