glottic

[glot-ik]

adjective

pertaining to the glottis; glottal.

Origin of glottic

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

Related formssub·glot·tic, adjectivesu·per·glot·tic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for glottic

Historical Examples of glottic

The 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
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

adjective

of or relating to the tongue or the glottis

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glottic in Medicine

glottic

[glŏt′ĭk]

adj.

Of or relating to the tongue.
Of or relating to the glottis.