Glottis: meaning, definitions and examples

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glottis

 

[ หˆษกlษ’tษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy structure

The glottis is the part of the larynx that contains the vocal cords and the opening between them. It plays a crucial role in phonation, as the vocal cords vibrate to produce sound when air passes through them. The glottis can be opened or closed to regulate airflow and sound production.

Synonyms

laryngeal opening, voice box opening

Examples of usage

  • The singer trained to control her glottis for better vocal performance.
  • During a medical examination, the doctor checked the patient's glottis for any signs of inflammation.
  • The glottis is essential for producing voiced sounds in speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "glottis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น glote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเฅ‹เคŸเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glottis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ glotis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะพั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚oล›nia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃฐ้–€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glotte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ glotis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท glottis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋‘๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุบุฑุฒุฉ ุงู„ุตูˆุชูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ glottis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ glotis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐ้—จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glotis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glottis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะพั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ glottis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ glotis

Etymology

The word 'glottis' comes from the Greek word 'glลtta,' which means 'tongue' or 'language.' This etymology reflects the glottis's role in speech and sound production. Over time, the term was adopted into Latin as 'glottis,' retaining its original meaning related to the vocal apparatus. The glottis is a vital component of the human vocal system, allowing for the production of various sounds necessary for communication. The study of the glottis is important in fields such as linguistics, phonetics, and medical science, particularly in relation to voice disorders and respiratory functions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,241, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.