About The Word Glottis
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Glottis
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What's The Definition Of Glottis?
[n] the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated
Synonyms | Synonyms for Glottis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Glottis: See Also | glottis vera | larynx | rima glottidis | rima vocalis | speech organ | true glottis | vocal organ | voice box Glottis In Webster's Dictionary \Glot"tis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, ?, from ?, ?, the
tongue. See {Gloss} an explanatory remark.] (Anat.)
The opening from the pharynx into the larynx or into the
trachea. See {Larynx}.
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