thanh môn

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Glottis: The anatomical term for the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal folds and the opening between them. It is the primary organ involved in sound production for speech.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Thanh môn là cơ quan phát âm quan trọng. (The glottis is an important organ for phonation.)
  • Viêm thanh môn có thể gây khàn giọng. (Inflammation of the glottis can cause hoarseness.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and linguistic contexts. It is a specialized term and not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Dây thanh / Thanh đới (n): Vocal cords / Vocal folds. These are the structures within the glottis that vibrate to produce sound.
  • Dây thanh rung động tạo ra âm thanh. (The vocal cords vibrate to produce sound.)

Synonyms

• Glottis: The exact English equivalent in anatomical terminology.

Related Terms

• Thanh quản (n): Larynx. The larger organ that houses the glottis.
  • Thanh quản bảo vệ đường thở. (The larynx protects the airway.)
• Phát âm (v): To pronounce. The action for which the glottis is essential.