glottis
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Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek γλῶττίς, γλῶσσίς glottis, "languet", derived from γλῶττα, γλῶσσα glotta / glossa, "tongue". Cognates include Latin gula.
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glottis (plural glottises or glottides)
- (anatomy) An organ of speech, located in the larynx, and consisting of the true vocal cords and the opening between them.
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organ of speech
