Glottis is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for GLOTTIS in dictionary:

NOUN:
• the opening between the vocal chords
• the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the slit-like opening between them. It affects voice modulation through expansion or contraction.
• vocal cords and the space between them
• The opening from the pharynx into the larynx or into the trachea. See Larynx.
• the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• the opening between the vocal cords

Words related to GLOTTIS

glottidean12 glottides11 glottises10

Words that contain GLOTTIS

glottises10 epiglottis13 proglottis13 epiglottises15 polyglottism20 polyglottisms21

How to use GLOTTIS in a sentence

• By his examination of the glottis he had the satisfaction of proving that all his theories with regard to the emission of the voice were absolutely correct.
• At the moment of insertion of the bronchoscope through the glottis, an especially strong upward lift on the beak of the spatula will facilitate the passage.
• When the glottis is first seen through the tube it should be centrally located as at K.
• At the next inspiration the end B, is moved horizontally to the left as shown by the dart, M, until the glottis shows at the right edge of the field, C.
• Great care and dexterity are required to get the intruder through the glottis.
• It hangs as a flexible protective lid over the glottis, and food in being swallowed passes over and about it.
• The glottis is the chink between the true vocal bands.
• Involuntary and purposeless contractions of the muscles of the chest and glottis, excited in the above manner, may have first given rise to the emission of vocal sounds.

Similar words containing GLOTTI without suffix s

glottic10 diglottic13 glottides11 glottises10 epiglottic15 epiglottis13 glottidean12 isoglottic13 proglottic15 proglottid14 proglottis13 polyglottic19 proglottids15 epiglottides16 epiglottises15 polyglottism20 proglottides16 polyglottisms21 proglottidean17

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