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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Tracheotomy is necessary however, because of the reactionary swelling, which may be so great as to close completely the narrowed glottic chink.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
Crying and possibly glottic spasm increase the difficulties.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
Cicatricial types of postdiphtheritic stenosis may be seen as webs, annular cicatrices of funnel shape, or masses of fibrous tissue causing fixation of the arytenoids as well as encroachment on the glottic lumen.
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)
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.
From The Voice Its Production, Care and Preservation by Miller, Frank E.
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