vocal cords

vocal cords

pl.n.

Either of two pairs of bands or folds of mucous membrane in the throat that project into the larynx. The lower pair vibrate when pulled together and when air is passed up from the lungs, thereby producing vocal sounds. The upper, thicker pair are not involved in voice production. Also called vocal folds.

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vocal cords

Noun, pl

either of two pairs of membranous folds in the larynx, of which the lower pair can be made to vibrate and produce sound by forcing air from the lungs over them

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vocal cords  (vkl)

The two folded pairs of membranes in the larynx (voice box) that vibrate when air that is exhaled passes through them, producing sound.

Translations

vocal cords npl → cuerdas fpl vocales

vocal cords npl → cordes vocales

vocal cords vocal npl → Stimmbänder pl

vocal cords npl → corde fpl vocali