glottis

[ glot-is ]

/ ˈglɒt ɪs /

the opening at the upper part of the larynx, between the vocal cords.

Origin of glottis

1570–80; < New Latin < Greek (Attic) glōttís, derivative of glôtta tongue (Ionic glôssa; see gloss²)

glot·tid·e·an

[glo-tid-ee-uh n, glaw-] /glɒˈtɪd i ən, glɔ-/, adjective

The shape of the glottis is also modified in numerous ways by the movement of the tongue and mandibles.

Our Bird Comrades |Leander S. (Leander Sylvester) Keyser
In spasms of the glottis, inhalation of sulphuric ether will give quick relief.

Special Report on Diseases of the Horse |United States Department of Agriculture
Besides these there is the epiglottis, which from its situation above the glottis acts more or less as a lid.

The Brain and the Voice in Speech and Song |F. W. Mott
There before his eyes appeared the glottis, wide open and so fully exposed that he could see a portion of the trachea.

Garcia the Centenarian And His Times |M. Sterling Mackinlay

He also reports cases in which trismus and spasm of the glottis have been present.

A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I |Various

glottis

/ (ˈɡlɒtɪs) /

the vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the two true vocal cords and the opening between them

glottidean (ɡlɒˈtɪdɪən), adjective

C16: from New Latin, from Greek glōttis, from glōtta, Attic form of Ionic glōssa tongue; see gloss ²

glottis

[ glŏt′ĭs ]

The vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the true vocal cords and the rima glottidis.

glottis

[ glŏt′ĭs ]

The part of the larynx that contains the vocal cords and the space between them.