glottis

(noun)

an organ of speech, located in the larynx, and consisting of the true vocal cords and the opening between them

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Examples of glottis in the following topics:

  • Whooping Cough

    • Only 50% of patients actually display the classic sound as they attempt to draw breath over a partially closed glottis.
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