Glottiscope

/ɡlɒˈtɪskəʊp/ noun

Definition

A medical instrument used to examine the glottis and vocal cords; similar to a laryngoscope.

Etymology

From 'glottis' + '-scope' (Greek 'skopein,' to view/examine). The term emerged in 19th-century medicine as doctors developed tools to visually inspect the larynx.

Kelly Says

A glottiscope lets doctors see your vocal cords vibrating—it's like giving your throat superpowers to catch problems before they become serious voice disorders.

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