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rima vocalis

rima vocalis

9.9
The space between the two vocal cords in the voice box that air passes through when you speak or breathe
  • noun
  • /ˈrɪmə ˈvoʊkəlɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The flow of air through the rima vocalis is essential for producing vocal sounds.

Examples

  • Damage to the rima vocalis can affect a person's ability to speak clearly.

  • During an examination, the doctor observed that the rima vocalis was abnormally narrow.

  • The rima vocalis plays a crucial role in voice production.

  • During speech, air passes through the rima vocalis.

  • The flow of air through the rima vocalis is essential for producing vocal sounds.

  • Damage to the rima vocalis can affect a person's ability to speak clearly.

  • During an examination, the doctor observed that the rima vocalis was abnormally narrow.

Synonyms

glottis
vsrima vocalis
  • Specialized
1 9.0

The opening between the vocal cords in the throat that makes sounds

is narrower as it refers only to the space between the two folds
rima glottidis
vsrima vocalis
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the same meaning but uses a different technical term
true glottis
vsrima vocalis
  • Specialized
8.8

The space between the two vocal cords in the voice box

is the same idea but emphasizes airflow during speech and breathing
glottis vera
vsrima vocalis
  • Specialized
9.9

The small space between the two vocal cords inside the voice box

is the general term including airflow function during voice production

Surface Forms

rima vocalis singular
rima vocales plural

Morphology

rima + vocalis

The compound is directly built from 'rima' (a narrow fissure) + 'vocalis' (of or relating to the voice), so the meaning 'space/fissure related to the vocal folds' is transparently derivable from its parts. Although the form is technical and Latin-derived, the compositional logic (fissure + vocal) makes the sense accessible to learners who know the constituent meanings.

Etymology

Rima vocalis comes from the Latin words rima meaning 'slit' and vocalis meaning 'voice'. It gives the simple image of a small 'slit' for the 'voice' — the narrow space between the two vocal cords where air passes to make sound, so the name today refers to that space.