vocal

vo·cal (vkl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to the voice.

2. Capable of emitting sound or speech.

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vocal

pertaining to the voice.

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vocal cord acute bilateral paralysis

manifestation of organophosphate poisoning in foals characterized by irreversible severe inspiratory dyspnea and stridor.

vocal cord paralysis

due to paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve, e.g. in rabies. See also laryngeal hemiplegia.

vocal cord resection

see ventriculocordectomy, debarking.

vocal cordectomy

see debarking.

vocal cords

the folds of mucous membrane in the larynx, the superior pair being called the false, and the inferior pair the true, vocal cords. These thin, reedlike bands vibrate to make vocal sounds and are capable of producing a vast range of sounds.

false vocal cords

ventricular bands.