vocal fold
US /ˈvoʊ.kəl foʊld/
UK /ˈvoʊ.kəl foʊld/
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Stimmband, Stimmbänder
either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane in the larynx that are stretched horizontally across the glottis and vibrate to produce sound when air is expelled from the lungs.
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The doctor examined her vocal folds for any abnormalities.
Der Arzt untersuchte ihre Stimmbänder auf Auffälligkeiten.
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Singers often need to take care of their vocal folds to maintain their voice.
Sänger müssen oft ihre Stimmbänder pflegen, um ihre Stimme zu erhalten.