false vocal cords

plural noun

, Anatomy.

This inflation of the ventricles brings their upper margins, formed by the false vocal cords, into contact.

On account of their important function in this operation the false vocal cords are called the 'breath-bands.'

The 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.

Above them are other folds of mucous membrane called the false vocal cords, which take no part in the production of the voice.

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