vocal fold
US /ˈvoʊ.kəl foʊld/
UK /ˈvoʊ.kəl foʊld/
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corde vocale, cordes vocales
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.
Le médecin a examiné ses cordes vocales pour détecter toute anomalie.
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Singers often need to take care of their vocal folds to maintain their voice.
Les chanteurs doivent souvent prendre soin de leurs cordes vocales pour maintenir leur voix.