false glottis

/fɔls ˌglɑdəs/
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Definitions of false glottis
  1. noun
    the opening between the false vocal folds
    synonyms: glottis spuria, rima respiratoria, rima vestibuli
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    type of:
    rima
    a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts
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