Meaning of the word "vocal cord" in English

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vocal cord

US /ˈvoʊ.kəl kɔːrd/
UK /ˈvoʊ.kəl kɔːrd/
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Noun

1.

either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane in the larynx that stretch horizontally from back to front across the glottis and vibrate to produce sound.

Example:
The singer strained his vocal cords during the performance.
Damage to the vocal cords can lead to hoarseness or loss of voice.
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