Glottis (noun)

The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx through which air passes in order to produce speech.

Origin:

Derived from the greek word 'glotta' meaning the vocal cords.

Examples:

1. The doctor examined the patient's glottis and determined that it was inflamed.
2. The singer had to take a break from performing due to irritation in their glottis.
3. The actor struggled to speak due to a constricted glottis caused by nervousness.
4. The speech therapist worked with the patient to improve the function of their glottis.
5. The scientist studied the movement of the glottis in speech production to understand its role in sound production.