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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In addition to other injuries, his lungs and vocal cords were severely damaged by the heat and the smoke from the bombing.
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Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
A couple of years ago, Ian had give up singing and cancel a world tour after she was diagnosed with scarring of her vocal cords.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
That typically starts with an ear, nose and throat (ENT) exam, where the doctor uses a flexible camera to examine the lining, tissue and vocal cords.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
However, when the body is dehydrated, the vocal cords are more likely to become irritated and there is a higher risk of injury.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
A couple of years ago, Ian had give up singing and cancel a world tour after she was diagnosed with scarring of her vocal cords.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
That typically starts with an ear, nose and throat (ENT) exam, where the doctor uses a flexible camera to examine the lining, tissue and vocal cords.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
However, when the body is dehydrated, the vocal cords are more likely to become irritated and there is a higher risk of injury.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Vocal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocal%20cords. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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