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plica vocalis

plica vocalis

9.9
A fold of soft tissue in the voice box that makes sound when air passes through
  • noun
  • /ˈplaɪkə ˈvoʊkəlɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pliegue vocal
  • Damage to the plica vocalis can result in hoarseness and difficulty speaking.

Examples

  • The plica vocalis plays a crucial role in voice modulation.

  • The surgeon examined the patient's plica vocalis during the procedure to assess any abnormalities.

  • Voice therapy may help improve the function of the plica vocalis after injury.

  • During the examination, the doctor checked the plicae vocales for any abnormalities.

  • Damage to the plica vocalis can result in hoarseness and difficulty speaking.

  • Voice therapy may help improve the function of the plica vocalis after injury.

  • The surgeon examined the patient's plica vocalis during the procedure to assess any abnormalities.

Synonyms

vocal cord
vsplica vocalis
  • Specialized
35 3.5

A fold in the throat that vibrates to make your voice

is the more technical Latin name rather than the everyday term
true vocal cord
vsplica vocalis
  • Specialized
1 5.6

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

is the anatomical label rather than stressing their primary role
vocal fold
vsplica vocalis
  • Specialized
1 6.3

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

talks about the two individual mucous folds essential for voice production
vocal band
vsplica vocalis
  • Specialized
4.8

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

is the standard anatomical term rather than this alternative label
true vocal fold
vsplica vocalis
  • Specialized
7.0

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

refers more generally to the mucous folds without stating tissue type
inferior vocal cord
vsplica vocalis
  • Specialized
8.4

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

is the general anatomical term not restricted to lower parts
inferior vocal fold
vsplica vocalis
  • Specialized
9.0

Lower band of tissue in the throat that makes sound when air passes between the two bands

is the broader anatomical name rather than this lower tissue description

Surface Forms

plica vocalis singular
plicas vocalis plural
plicae vocales plural

Morphology

plica + vocalis

The compound combines 'plica' (a fold) with 'vocalis' (of the voice / vocal), so the meaning 'vocal fold' or 'vocal cord' is directly derivable from the constituents. Although 'vocalis' was not listed, its relation to the known adjective 'vocal' and common anatomical Latin composition makes the sense transparent to learners who know both parts.

Etymology

Plica vocalis comes from Latin: plica means 'fold' and vocalis means 'voice', so the name describes the folds in the throat that vibrate to make the voice.