glottic
[ glot-ik ]
/ ˈglɒt ɪk /
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adjective
pertaining to the glottis; glottal.
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OTHER WORDS FROM glottic
sub·glot·tic, adjectivesu·per·glot·tic, adjectiveWords nearby glottic
glottal, glottalic airstream, glottalize, glottalized, glottal stop, glottic, glottis, glottitis, glotto-, glottochronology, glottogony
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Example sentences from the Web for glottic
The "breath-band" advocates hold that the glottic stroke is the key to correct laryngeal action.
The Psychology of Singing|David C. TaylorThe glottic chink can be seen from above or below, and should be observed from both view-points.
Voice Production in Singing and Speaking|Wesley Mills
British Dictionary definitions for glottic
glottic
/ (ˈɡlɒtɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to the tongue or the glottis
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Medical definitions for glottic
glottic
[ glŏt′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to the tongue.
Of or relating to the glottis.
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