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glottal
Relating to the glottis, the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the opening between them.
Adjective
This term carries a clinical, anatomical weight, primarily used by linguists and speech pathologists to describe the physical mechanism of sound production. It evokes the image of a sudden, sharp closure of the throat, creating a momentary vacuum of sound.