vocal fold
US /ˈvoʊ.kəl foʊld/
UK /ˈvoʊ.kəl foʊld/
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stemband, stembanden
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.
De dokter onderzocht haar stembanden op afwijkingen.
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Singers often need to take care of their vocal folds to maintain their voice.
Zangers moeten vaak goed voor hun stembanden zorgen om hun stem te behouden.