True Glottis (Noun)
Meaning
The space between the two true vocal folds.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The true glottis is the narrow opening between the two true vocal folds in the human larynx.
- During phonation, the true glottis vibrates to produce sound waves that are shaped by the vocal tract.
- The true glottis is lined with mucous membrane that protects it from irritation and infection.
- Measurement of the true glottis can provide important information about the voice production mechanism in the larynx.
- The true glottis is typically around 3-5 mm in length and 2-3 mm in width in an average adult human.