glottic

[glot-ik]

adjective

1. pertaining to the glottis; glottal.

glottic

/ ˈɡlɒtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the tongue or the glottis

Other Word Forms

• subglottic adjective
• superglottic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glottic¹

From the Greek word glōttikós, dating back to 1795–1805. See glottis, -ic

Example Sentences

It is generally found protruding from the anterior and middle third on one or the other side of the glottic opening, or on both, in chronic cases.

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The "check glottid" or glottic shock, on the other hand, involves an undue effort of the vocal muscles, and the compression of the vocal cords causes irritation.

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In this register the vocal cords still vibrate along their entire length, but as the voice progresses upward, they show a tendency to shorten the glottic chink, and the cup, as well as the adjustment of the entire vocal tract, tends to become less open.

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In the course of time the automatic valvular action is supposed to become so well established that the singer can dispense with the glottic stroke in public performance.

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The glottic chink can be seen from above or below, and should be observed from both view-points.

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