glottic

American  

[glot-ik] / ˈglɒt ɪk /

adjective

1. pertaining to the glottis; glottal.

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glottic British  

/ ˈɡlɒtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the tongue or the glottis

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Other Word Forms

• subglottic adjective
• superglottic adjective

Etymology

Origin of glottic

From the Greek word glōttikós, dating back to 1795–1805. See glottis, -ic

Example Sentences

In almost all cases, ventriculocordectomy will result in a sufficient increase in the glottic chink for normal respiration.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

The "check glottid" or glottic shock, on the other hand, involves an undue effort of the vocal muscles, and the compression of the vocal cords causes irritation.

From The Voice Its Production, Care and Preservation by Miller, Frank E.

This position was necessary for it to pass through the glottic chink, and can be maintained because of the yielding of the posterior membranous wall of the trachea.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

Cicatricial types of postdiphtheritic stenosis may be seen as webs, annular cicatrices of funnel shape, or masses of fibrous tissue causing fixation of the arytenoids as well as encroachment on the glottic lumen.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

Its shape allows its introduction into the vestibule of the larynx, and if desired it may be introduced through the glottic chink for the treatment of subglottic conditions.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier