Glottises

/ˈɡlɒtɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of glottis; multiple openings between vocal cords or multiple instances in a discussion of this anatomy.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'glottis,' adding '-es' to the Greek-derived singular.

Kelly Says

Every person you know has exactly one glottis, but when anatomists talk about multiple patients or compare across species, they discuss different glottises as distinct structures.

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