glottic
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of glottic
From the Greek word glōttikós, dating back to 1795–1805. See glottis, -ic
Example Sentences
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The catheter should be of a size, relative to that of the glottic chink, to permit a free return-flow.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
He was seen to have two glottic orifices with associate bands.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
Crying and possibly glottic spasm increase the difficulties.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
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.
From The Voice Its Production, Care and Preservation by Miller, Frank E.
In almost all cases, ventriculocordectomy will result in a sufficient increase in the glottic chink for normal respiration.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
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