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Vocal Cord (Noun)

Meaning

Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • She visited the doctor to examine her vocal cord after experiencing persistent hoarseness.
  • The vocal cord was severely irritated causing pain when the singer attempted to hit the high note.
  • The operation to repair the damaged vocal cord was a success and the patient was able to recover quickly.
  • The surgeon carefully made an incision in the patient's throat to examine the vocal cord.
  • A nodule on the vocal cord was causing the singer's voice to vibrate in unusual ways.

Synonyms

  • Vocal Band
  • Vocal Fold
  • Plica Vocalis

Hypernyms

  • Plica

Hyponyms

  • False Vocal Fold
  • Inferior Vocal Cord
  • Inferior Vocal Fold
  • True Vocal Fold
  • Ventricular Fold
  • Vestibular Fold
  • Superior Vocal Cord
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