glottic

[ glot-ik ]
/ ˈglɒt ɪk /

adjective

pertaining to the glottis; glottal.

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Origin of glottic

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

OTHER WORDS FROM glottic

sub·glot·tic, adjectivesu·per·glot·tic, adjective

Words nearby glottic

glottal, glottal stop, glottalic airstream, glottalize, glottalized, 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. Taylor

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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