Glottis

Origin

From Ancient Greek γλῶττίς, γλῶσσίς, derived from γλῶττα, γλῶσσα. Cognates include Latin gula.

Full definition of glottis

Noun

1. (anatomy) The opening between the true vocal cords, located in the larynx.

Related terms

• glottal
• glottalisation, glottalization
• glottalise, glottalize
• glattalised, glottalized
• -glot

Derived terms

• epiglottis
• subglottis
• supraglottis