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glottis

noun
glot·​tis | \ ˈglĂ€-təs How to pronounce glottis (audio) \
plural glottises or glottides\ ˈglĂ€-​tə-​ˌdēz How to pronounce glottides (audio) \

Definition of glottis

: the elongated space between the vocal cords also : the structures that surround this space — compare epiglottis

First Known Use of glottis

1578, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for glottis

Greek glƍttid-, glƍttis, from glƍtta tongue — more at gloss

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glottis

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English Language Learners Definition of glottis

medical : the opening between the vocal cords in your throat

glottis

noun
glot·​tis | \ ˈglĂ€t-əs How to pronounce glottis (audio) \
plural glottises or glottides\ -​ə-​ˌdēz How to pronounce glottides (audio) \

Medical Definition of glottis

: the space between one of the true vocal cords and the arytenoid cartilage on one side of the larynx and those of the other side also : the structures that surround this space — compare epiglottis

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