Definition of glottis
glottises
orglottides
play \ˈglä-tə-ˌdēz\: the elongated space between the vocal cords; also : the structures that surround this space — compare epiglottis
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Origin and Etymology of glottis
Greek glōttid-, glōttis, from glōtta tongue — more at gloss
First Known Use: 1578
GLOTTIS Defined for English Language Learners
glottis
playDefinition of glottis for English Language Learners
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medical : the opening between the vocal cords in your throat
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glottis
playMedical Definition of glottis
glottises
orglottides
\-ə-ˌdēz\play: the space between one of the true vocal cords and the arytenoid cartilage on one side of the larynx and those of the other side; also : the structures that surround this space—compare epiglottis
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