vocal cord
US /ˈvoʊ.kəl kɔːrd/
UK /ˈvoʊ.kəl kɔːrd/
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cuerda vocal, cuerdas vocales
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.
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The singer strained his vocal cords during the performance.
El cantante forzó sus cuerdas vocales durante la actuación.
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Damage to the vocal cords can lead to hoarseness or loss of voice.
El daño a las cuerdas vocales puede provocar ronquera o pérdida de la voz.