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glottis vera

glottis vera

9.9
The small space between the two vocal cords inside the voice box
  • noun
  • /ˈɡlɒtɪs ˈvɪərə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : glotis vera
  • The vocal cords vibrate as air passes through the glottis vera.

Examples

  • During endoscopic examination, the surgeon could clearly view the glottis vera.

  • Abnormal narrowing of the glottis vera may cause voice and breathing difficulties.

  • The glottis vera plays a crucial role in phonation.

  • During the examination, the doctor assessed the glottis vera for abnormalities.

  • The vocal cords vibrate as air passes through the glottis vera.

  • During endoscopic examination, the surgeon could clearly view the glottis vera.

  • Abnormal narrowing of the glottis vera may cause voice and breathing difficulties.

Synonyms

true glottis
vsglottis vera
  • Specialized
8.8

The space between the two vocal cords in the voice box

is the anatomical term that stresses its structural role in the larynx
rima glottidis
vsglottis vera
  • Specialized
9.9

The gap between the two vocal cords in the throat that air passes through

focuses on the space definition rather than its role in airflow
rima vocalis
vsglottis vera
  • Specialized
9.9

The space between the two vocal cords in the voice box that air passes through when you speak or breathe

describes the space itself without mentioning air flow

Surface Forms

glottis vera singular
glottis verae plural

Morphology

glottis + vera

The compound meaning is directly derived from 'glottis' (the opening between vocal cords) plus 'vera' (Latin/technical element meaning 'true'), yielding the opening associated with the true vocal folds. Although 'vera' is a technical/Latinized element and not common in everyday English, if a learner knows both constituents the meaning is compositionally predictable.

Etymology

The noun glottis vera comes from older words: glottis meaning 'tongue' or 'mouth' and vera meaning 'true'. So it literally names the 'true' opening between the two true vocal folds, the small gap where the voice is made.