vocal cords

NOUN

vocal organs

Synonyms

WEAK

Adam's apple esophagus larynx pharynx throat vocal bands vocal folds vocal processes voice voice box

Example Sentences

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My vocal cords were mostly moving as they should be, ruling out vocal cord paralysis or other pathologies.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Her dad said afterward that acid reflux had made her vocal cords swell, necessitating the last-minute switch from live to Memorex.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

However, the condition worsened, "sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to," she told NBC News.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Voice loss often becomes permanent when scar tissue forms on the vocal cords.

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026

Colin started to explain that even whispering involves the use of the vocal cords, but Hassan just rolled his eyes.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green