vocal cords
plural noun
: either of two pairs of folds of mucous membranes that project into the cavity of the larynx and have free edges extending dorsoventrally toward the middle line
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For example, either condition may affect the vocal cords, muscles involved in breathing, or muscles involved in swallowing.
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Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 25 July 2025
Athletics rookie Jacob Wilson ended up using his vocal cords more than his bat and glove during his appearance as American League’s starting shortstop in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
The soccer is the show, and fans provide music with their vocal cords and dancing with their hips.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Examples of dysphonia causes include laryngitis, noncancerous growths on the vocal cords, acid reflux, vocal cord thinning, nerve or muscle-related disorders, and laryngeal cancer.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 5 July 2025
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Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 25 July 2025
Athletics rookie Jacob Wilson ended up using his vocal cords more than his bat and glove during his appearance as American League’s starting shortstop in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
The soccer is the show, and fans provide music with their vocal cords and dancing with their hips.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Examples of dysphonia causes include laryngitis, noncancerous growths on the vocal cords, acid reflux, vocal cord thinning, nerve or muscle-related disorders, and laryngeal cancer.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 5 July 2025
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“Vocal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocal%20cords. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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