vocal cord
US /ˈvoʊ.kəl kɔːrd/
UK /ˈvoʊ.kəl kɔːrd/
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corde vocale, cordes 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.
Le chanteur a forcé ses cordes vocales pendant la performance.
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Damage to the vocal cords can lead to hoarseness or loss of voice.
Les dommages aux cordes vocales peuvent entraîner un enrouement ou une perte de voix.