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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Iris is still trapped in the car with Richard and slowly regains control of her vocal cords.
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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
The vocal cords develop fatigue, affecting your ability to vocalize properly.2
People who work in environments that require you to overuse your vocal cords (such as teachers, professional speakers, or singers) may be more prone to aphonia.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Sep. 2024
Kassi Ashton believes that when she was born and her baby feet were pinched to see if her vocal cords worked, a microphone was also held to her mouth and a spotlight shined in her face.
—Ilana Kaplan, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024
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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
The vocal cords develop fatigue, affecting your ability to vocalize properly.2
People who work in environments that require you to overuse your vocal cords (such as teachers, professional speakers, or singers) may be more prone to aphonia.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Sep. 2024
Kassi Ashton believes that when she was born and her baby feet were pinched to see if her vocal cords worked, a microphone was also held to her mouth and a spotlight shined in her face.
—Ilana Kaplan, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Vocal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocal%20cords. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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