What is another word for vestibular fold?

Pronunciation: [vɛstˈɪbjʊlə fˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

The vestibular fold is also known as the false vocal cords. They are two fleshy folds that are located above and around the true vocal cords. The false vocal cords protect the airway during swallowing and are involved in producing certain sounds during voice production. Other synonyms for vestibular folds are ventricular folds, ventricular bands, and laryngeal ventricles. These terms are often used interchangeably in medical and anatomical contexts. While these terms have different origins, they all refer to the same structure in the larynx that helps protect the airway and contributes to voice function.

What are the hypernyms for Vestibular fold?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    anatomy, body parts, auditory organs.

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