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inferior vocal fold

inferior vocal fold

9.0
Lower band of tissue in the throat that makes sound when air passes between the two bands
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈfɪriər ˈvoʊkəl foʊld/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pliegue vocal inferior
  • Damage to one inferior vocal fold can result in a hoarse or weak voice.

Examples

  • Vibration of the inferior vocal fold is essential for producing clear speech.

  • Both inferior vocal folds work together to create voice.

  • The surgeon carefully avoided the inferior vocal folds during the procedure.

  • The inferior vocal fold is essential for sound production.

  • Proper function of the inferior vocal folds is crucial for effective communication.

  • The doctor explained that damage to the inferior vocal fold can lead to vocal difficulties.

  • Singers often train their inferior vocal folds to enhance their vocal performance.

Synonyms

vocal cord
vsinferior vocal fold
  • Specialized
35 3.5

A fold in the throat that vibrates to make your voice

focuses on the lower tissues that meet to create the glottis for sound
true vocal cord
vsinferior vocal fold
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A thin piece of tissue in the throat that vibrates to make the voice

is defined by forming the glottis when air passes to make sound
vocal fold
vsinferior vocal fold
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A thin piece of tissue in the throat that vibrates to make sound

is the lower one of these pairs that comes together to form the glottis
inferior vocal cord
vsinferior vocal fold
  • Specialized
8.4

A lower fold of tissue in the throat that makes sound when air passes between the two

is the alternative common name for the same lower larynx tissues
true vocal fold
vsinferior vocal fold
  • Specialized
7.0

Thin bands of tissue in the voice box that vibrate to make voice when air passes between them

is lower larynx tissue without stressing ligamentous makeup
plica vocalis
vsinferior vocal fold
  • Specialized
9.9

A fold of soft tissue in the voice box that makes sound when air passes through

is about lower larynx tissues that form the glottis rather than surface membranes
vocal band
vsinferior vocal fold
  • Specialized
4.8

Thin folds of tissue in the throat that make sound when you speak

is the lower pair specifically that comes together to form the glottis and sound

Surface Forms

inferior vocal fold singular
inferior vocal folds plural

Morphology

inferior + vocal + fold

The phrase is fully compositional: 'inferior' (lower) modifies 'vocal fold' (a voice-producing fold of tissue), so together they mean the lower of the voice-producing tissue bands. This follows regular modifier + noun anatomy naming patterns and would be inferable to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Inferior vocal fold gives a simple picture: two soft 'folds' like curtains in the throat close and open to make sound, and the lower one is the inferior vocal fold. That's why the name means the 'lower' band that must 'vibrate' to produce your 'voice'.