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词汇 vocal-cords
释义 vocal cords
noun[ plural ]
uk /ˈvəʊ.kəl ˌkɔːdz/ us /ˈvoʊ.kəl ˌkɔːrdz/(alsovocal folds)
a pair of folds at the upper end of the throat whose edges move quickly backwards and forwards and produce sound when air from the lungs moves over them声带
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vocal cords | American Dictionary


vocal cords
plural noun
us/ˈvoʊ·kəl ˌkɔrdz/
a pair of folds at the upper end of the throat that produce sound when air from the lungs moves over them

Examples of vocal cords


vocal cords
From top left to right bottom: epiglottis, vocalcords, trachea, carina, inflated and detached balloon, vocalcords about to close over the balloon.
The source of the cry sound is the vibrating vocalcords of the larynx.
The nervous system innervates the muscles that control the respiratory system, the vocalcords, and the vocal tract.
Swallowing manoeuvres involve techniques to close off the airway by the true vocalcords (supraglottic swallow and super supraglottic swallow).
During pain-induced autonomic nervous system arousal, for example, neural input to the vocalcords increases cry pitch.
For example, in the case of voiced speech, pitch refers to the frequency with which the vocalcords open and close.
The result will be that the vocalcords will pass through various states of tension and relaxation, and the sound will rise successively from low to high.
This would include the cutting of the vocalcords of dogs.
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So, more power to his vocalcords, if nothing else.
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It causes hoarse voice or temporary complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocalcords).
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The vocalcords are extremely sensitive to touch, and any fluid drops falling on them cause an irresistible urge to cough.
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Although the larynx and vocalcords do not ordinarily become infected from adenoiditis, their mucosa does become irritated.
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When the cuff is inflated, the mask conforms to the anatomy with the bowl of the mask facing the space between the vocalcords.
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Located at the base of a bird's trachea, it produces sounds without the vocalcords of mammals.
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It is as if the music is pouring out of him; through his vocalcords, his hands and his feet.
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