glottis /glot·tis/ (glot´is) pl. glot´tides [Gr.] the vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the true vocal cords and the opening between them.glot´tal
Glottis
glottis
glottis (glot´is),
glot·tis (gl t  s)n. pl. glot·tis·es or glot·ti·des (gl t-d z ) The vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the true vocal cords and the rima glottidis. |
Glottis
The opening between the vocal cords at the upper part of the larynx.
Mentioned in: Cough
glottis
pl. glottises, glottides
Etymology: Gk, opening to larynx
1 also called rima glottidis, true glottis. a slitlike opening between the true vocal cords (plica vocalis).
2 the phonation apparatus of the larynx, composed of the true vocal cords and the opening between them (rima glottidis). glottal, glottic, adj.
glottis (glot´is),
n the vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the true vocal cords (vocal folds and the opening between them [rima glottidis]).
glottis
pl. glottides [Gr.] the vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the true vocal cords (vocal folds) and the opening between them.
glottis stenosis
may follow trauma, including tissue damage associated with use of an endotracheal tube, and leads to the formation of granulation tissue, scarring and laryngeal stenosis.
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