false vocal cord

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Noun false vocal cord has 1 sense

false vocal cord, false vocal fold, superior vocal cord, ventricular fold, vestibular fold - either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization
--₁ is a kind of vocal cord, vocal fold, vocal band, plica vocalis

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False Vocal Cord

A false vocal cord refers to folds of tissue located above the true vocal cords in the larynx. Unlike the true vocal cords, the false vocal cords do not produce sound but play a role in protecting the airway during swallowing and coughing.

Example sentences:

During the examination, the doctor noticed laryngeal irritation of the false vocal cords.
The singer used her false vocal cords to produce a breathy, whisper-like sound.
When suffering from a severe cough, it is common to experience discomfort in the false vocal cords.

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