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glottis

Noun

glot=tis

WORDNET DICTIONARY

glottis(n = noun.body) Array - the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated; Array

is a part of larynx, voice box

has parts: glottis vera, rima glottidis, rima vocalis, true glottis

Derived form adjective glottal₁

glottis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. , , from , , the tongue. See Gloss an explanatory remark.].

The opening from the pharynx into the larynx or into the trachea. See Larynx. [1913 Webster]

glottis, n. the space at the upper end of the windpipe and between the vocal cords, affecting voice modulation through expansion or contraction.

Derivative

glottic adj.

Etymology

mod.L f. Gk glottis f. glotta var. of glossa tongue

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