false vocal fold

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Noun false vocal fold has 1 sense

false vocal cord, false vocal fold, superior vocal cord, ventricular fold, vestibular fold - either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization
--₁ is a kind of vocal cord, vocal fold, vocal band, plica vocalis

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False Vocal Fold

Definition: The false vocal fold, also known as the vestibular fold or ventricular fold, is a pair of folds located above the true vocal folds in the larynx. Although they do not directly contribute to sound production, they play a crucial role in protecting the true vocal folds.

Sample Sentences:

When the singer strained her voice during the concert, she felt discomfort in her false vocal fold.
The false vocal folds help prevent food and liquids from entering the trachea.
In some medical conditions, swelling of the false vocal folds can cause breathing difficulties.

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