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

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

1. The vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the true vocal cords (plica) vocalis) and the opening between them (rima glottidis). (14 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Glottis

glottalise
glottalised
glottalises
glottalising
glottalization
glottalizations
glottalize
glottalized
glottalizes
glottalizing
glottals
glottic
glottidean
glottides
glottidospasm
glottis (current term)
glottis respiratoria
glottis spuria
glottis vera
glottis vocalis
glottises
glottitis
glottochronological
glottochronologically
glottochronologist
glottochronologists
glottochronology
glottogenesis
glottogenetic
glottogony

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