glottic

American  

[glot-ik] / ˈglɒt ɪk /

adjective

1. pertaining to the glottis; glottal.

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glottic British  

/ ˈɡlɒtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the tongue or the glottis

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Other Word Forms

• subglottic adjective
• superglottic adjective

Etymology

Origin of glottic

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

Example Sentences

In the course of time the automatic valvular action is supposed to become so well established that the singer can dispense with the glottic stroke in public performance.

From The Psychology of Singing A Rational Method of Voice Culture Based on a Scientific Analysis of All Systems, Ancient and Modern by Taylor, David C. (David Clark)

In this position it will be found that the tip of the slanted end is in the center of the glottic chink and will slip readily into the trachea.

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)

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

Edema of the larynx may be at the glottic level, or in the supraglottic or subglottic regions.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier