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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Muscular tissue flaps called vocal cords open to let air into the lungs, close to prevent food or drink from going the wrong way — and vibrate when air pushes past them to produce speech.
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CBS News, 9 July 2024
Rather, when water is inhaled through the nose or mouth, a laryngospasm can occur, causing the muscles around the vocal cords to contract, Patrick explains.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 June 2024
The upbeat voice ended up straining her vocal cords, the star of A Quiet Place: Day One shared.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Throughout the video, Griffin is seen during her post-op examination as the doctor uses a camera to probe her vocal cords after her June 12 operation.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
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CBS News, 9 July 2024
Rather, when water is inhaled through the nose or mouth, a laryngospasm can occur, causing the muscles around the vocal cords to contract, Patrick explains.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 June 2024
The upbeat voice ended up straining her vocal cords, the star of A Quiet Place: Day One shared.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Throughout the video, Griffin is seen during her post-op examination as the doctor uses a camera to probe her vocal cords after her June 12 operation.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
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“Vocal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocal%20cords. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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