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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While Nancy Mitford’s life was all aristocratic escapades splashed across the gossip pages, Bessie Carter has a penchant for German techno and British electronic-music festivals, comfy T-shirts on her days off, and a nebulizer for her vocal cords.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 June 2025
While promoting Something Beautiful on Apple Music 1 in May, Cyrus elaborated on her decision to skip touring, noting that staying off the road is best for her sobriety and protecting her vocal cords.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 June 2025
From Heidi Klum's $2 million legs to Bruce Springsteen's multi-million-dollar vocal cords, here's a peek at the stars who've reportedly had certain body parts covered.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 9 June 2025
Last month, doctors removed her thyroid but cancer cells had spread to her vocal cords.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 June 2025
While promoting Something Beautiful on Apple Music 1 in May, Cyrus elaborated on her decision to skip touring, noting that staying off the road is best for her sobriety and protecting her vocal cords.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 June 2025
From Heidi Klum's $2 million legs to Bruce Springsteen's multi-million-dollar vocal cords, here's a peek at the stars who've reportedly had certain body parts covered.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 9 June 2025
Last month, doctors removed her thyroid but cancer cells had spread to her vocal cords.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
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“Vocal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocal%20cords. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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