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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Cash had polyps on her vocal cords removed that left her unable to sing for years.
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Pam Windsor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
No doubt there are many ick factors inherent in the Oscar-winning duet made famous by Dean Martin and Marilyn Maxwell and covered by seemingly everyone with vocal cords.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Iris is still trapped in the car with Richard and slowly regains control of her vocal cords.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Some sounds are more difficult to make if the vocal cords are very dry.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Pam Windsor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
No doubt there are many ick factors inherent in the Oscar-winning duet made famous by Dean Martin and Marilyn Maxwell and covered by seemingly everyone with vocal cords.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Iris is still trapped in the car with Richard and slowly regains control of her vocal cords.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Some sounds are more difficult to make if the vocal cords are very dry.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Vocal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocal%20cords. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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