false vocal cords
plural nounAnatomy.
the upper pair of vocal cords, not concerned with vocal production.
- Compare true vocal cords, vocal cords.
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How to use false vocal cords in a sentence
This inflation of the ventricles brings their upper margins, formed by the false vocal cords, into contact.
The Psychology of Singing | David C. TaylorOn account of their important function in this operation the false vocal cords are called the 'breath-bands.'
The Psychology of Singing | David C. TaylorThe false vocal cords are bands of ligament, and take no part in the production of sound.
Mr. Lunn feels sure that the true vocal cords are not involved in falsetto, that voice being produced by the false vocal cords.
The Head Voice and Other Problems | D. A. ClippingerAbove them are other folds of mucous membrane called the false vocal cords, which take no part in the production of the voice.
A Practical Physiology | Albert F. Blaisdell
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