vocal cord

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Hypernyms

fold plica

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

vocal box vocal chord vocal chords vocal cord disorders vocal cord nodule vocal cords