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vestibular fold

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun vestibular fold has 1 sense
  1. 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

Definitions from the Web

Vestibular Fold

Definition: The vestibular fold, also known as the false vocal cord, is a pair of mucous membrane folds located above the vocal cords in the larynx.

Senses and Usages:
  1. Medical:

    In medical terms, the vestibular fold refers to the pair of mucous membrane folds that act as protective structures above the vocal cords.

    Sample Sentence:

    During the examination, the doctor observed inflammation in the vestibular folds, which could be causing the patient's hoarseness.

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  2. Vocal Training:

    In the context of vocal training, the vestibular fold is often referred to as the false vocal cord and plays a role in producing vocal sounds.

    Sample Sentence:

    The vocal coach emphasized the importance of proper control and coordination between the vocal cords and the vestibular folds for achieving a rich vocal tone.

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