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Complete Definition of "vocal cord"

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Noun
en-noun|sg=vocal cord

  1. 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
plica vocalis

Derived terms
false vocal cord
true vocal cord

Translations

Czech: hlasivka f
Dutch: stemband m
Finnish: äänihuuli
mid
Japanese: 声帯 (����, seitai)

See also
glottis
vocal fold
vocal ligament

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