plica vocalis

Definitions of plica vocalis

1. noun

   either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx
   synonyms: vocal band, vocal cord, vocal fold

   types:

   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

   inferior vocal cord, inferior vocal fold, true vocal cord, true vocal fold

   either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them

   type of:

   fold, plica

   a folded part (as in skin or muscle)