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Definition of Vocal cord
1. Noun. Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx.
Exact synonyms: Plica Vocalis, Vocal Band, Vocal Fold
Generic synonyms: Fold, Plica
Group relationships: Larynx, Voice Box
Specialized synonyms: False Vocal Cord, False Vocal Fold, Superior Vocal Cord, Ventricular Fold, Vestibular Fold, Inferior Vocal Cord, Inferior Vocal Fold, True Vocal Cord, True Vocal Fold
Generic synonyms: Fold, Plica
Group relationships: Larynx, Voice Box
Specialized synonyms: False Vocal Cord, False Vocal Fold, Superior Vocal Cord, Ventricular Fold, Vestibular Fold, Inferior Vocal Cord, Inferior Vocal Fold, True Vocal Cord, True Vocal Fold
Definition of Vocal cord
1. Noun. (anatomy) Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the human larynx whose vibrations help to produce the voice. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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