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vo·cal fold

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. vocal cord, vocal fold, vocal band, plica vocalisnoun

    either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx

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  1. vocal fold

    The vocal folds, also known as vocal cords, are a pair of flexible bands of muscle tissue located in the larynx (voice box) that vibrate to produce sound. They are essential for breathing, swallowing, and speaking. Their vibration allows us to create a range of sounds by controlling the pitch and volume of our voice.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of vocal fold in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of vocal fold in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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