Vocal cords

cord (kord) any long, cylindrical, flexible structure.

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genital cord  in the embryo, the midline fused caudal part of the two urogenital ridges, each containing a mesonephric and paramesonephric duct.

gubernacular cord  a portion of the gubernaculum testis or of the round ligament of the uterus that develops in the inguinal crest and adjoining body wall.

sexual cords  the seminiferous tubules of the early fetus.

spermatic cord  the structure extending from the abdominal inguinal ring to the testis, comprising the pampiniform plexus, nerves, ductus deferens, testicular artery, and other vessels.

spinal cord  that part of the central nervous system lodged in the vertebral canal, extending from the foramen magnum to the upper part of the lumbar region.

umbilical cord  the structure connecting the fetus and placenta, and containing the vessels through which fetal blood passes to and from the placenta.

vocal cords  folds of mucous membrane in the larynx; the superior pair are called the false vocal cords and the inferior, the true vocal cords.

Willis' cords  fibrous bands traversing the inferior angle of the superior sagittal sinus.

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vocal cords,

n.pl See cords, vocal.

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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.

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menopause

Change of life, climacteric, 'time of life'  Gynecology The cessation of menstrual activity due to failure to form ovarian follicles, which normally occurs age 45–50 Clinical Menstrual irregularity, vasomotor instability, 'hot flashes', irritability or psychosis, ↑ weight, painful breasts, dyspareunia, ↑/↓ libido, atrophy of urogenital epithelium and skin, ASHD, MI, strokes and osteoporosis–which can be lessened by HRT. See Estrogen replacement therapy, Hot flashes, Male menopause, Premature ovarian failure, Premature menopause. Cf Menarche.

Menopause–”…what a drag it is getting old.” Jagger, Richards

Bladder Cystourethritis, frequency/urgency, stress incontinence

Breasts ↓ Size, softer consistency, sagging

Cardiovascular Angina, ASHD, CAD

Endocrine Hot flashes

Mucocutaneous Atrophy, dryness, pruritus, facial hirsutism, dry mouth

Neurologic Psychological, sleep disturbances

Pelvic floor Uterovaginal prolapse

Skeleton  Osteoporosis, fractures, low back pain

Vagina Bloody discharge, dyspareunia, vaginitis

Vocal cords Deepened voice

Vulva  Atrophy, dystrophy, pruritus

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Patient discussion about Vocal cords.

Q. How can I fix my vocal cords? Please I am in need of desperate help.

A. rest, which means no talking,