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Definition of Glottis
1. Noun. The vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated.
Generic synonyms: Organ Of Speech, Speech Organ, Vocal Organ
Group relationships: Larynx, Voice Box
Terms within: Glottis Vera, Rima Glottidis, Rima Vocalis, True Glottis
Derivative terms: Glottal
Group relationships: Larynx, Voice Box
Terms within: Glottis Vera, Rima Glottidis, Rima Vocalis, True Glottis
Derivative terms: Glottal
Definition of Glottis
1. n. The opening from the pharynx into the larynx or into the trachea. See Larynx.
Definition of Glottis
1. Noun. (anatomy) An organ of speech, located in the larynx, and consisting of the true vocal cords and the opening between them. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Glottis
1. the opening between the vocal cords [n -TISES or -TIDES] : GLOTTAL, GLOTTIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Glottis
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