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nounthe vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generatedtype of:
Definition that contains glottis
- hiccup (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
- glottal of or relating to or produced by the glottis
- inferior vocal fold either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them
- glottal plosive a stop consonant articulated by releasing pressure at the glottis; as in the sudden onset of a vowel
- true vocal cord either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them
- singultus (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
- glottal stop a stop consonant articulated by releasing pressure at the glottis; as in the sudden onset of a vowel
- true vocal fold either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them
- epiglottitis inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing
- inferior vocal cord either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them