RIMA GLOTTIDIS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does rima glottidis mean? 

• RIMA GLOTTIDIS (noun)
  The noun RIMA GLOTTIDIS has 1 sense:

1. the space between the two true vocal folds

  Familiarity information: RIMA GLOTTIDIS used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• RIMA GLOTTIDIS (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The space between the two true vocal folds

Classified under:

Nouns denoting body parts

Synonyms:

glottis vera; rima glottidis; rima vocalis; true glottis

Hypernyms ("rima glottidis" is a kind of...):

rima (a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts)

Holonyms ("rima glottidis" is a part of...):

glottis (the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated)

 Context examples 

The vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the true vocal cords (plica vocalis) and the opening between them (rima glottidis).

(Murine Glottis, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)