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vocal cords |
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vocal cordsPaired folds, ridges, or cords of tissue within a mammal's larynx, and a bird's syrinx. Air expelled from the lungs passes between these folds or membranes and makes them vibrate, producing sounds. Muscles in the larynx change the pitch of the sounds produced, by adjusting the tension of the vocal cords. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It appears that her vocal cords have been burnt by the acid. But Raffles was alive, Raffles was laughing as though his vocal cords would snap - there was neither tragedy nor illusion in the apparition of Raffles. |
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