vocal cords
plural noun
: either of two pairs of folds of mucous membranes that project into the cavity of the larynx and have free edges extending dorsoventrally toward the middle line
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Because the device sits so close to the vocal cords, Milam's voice was temporarily limited to a whisper.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Getty Images Bon Jovi can’t tour at the moment, as lead singer Jon Bon Jovi is still recovering from damaging his vocal cords.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, Tyler returned to the stage after retiring from touring due to significant damage to his vocal cords.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2025
Cancers on the vocal cords are curable, but those that grow on or below the cords are much harder to treat.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Getty Images Bon Jovi can’t tour at the moment, as lead singer Jon Bon Jovi is still recovering from damaging his vocal cords.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, Tyler returned to the stage after retiring from touring due to significant damage to his vocal cords.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2025
Cancers on the vocal cords are curable, but those that grow on or below the cords are much harder to treat.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vocal cords
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“Vocal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocal%20cords. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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