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

The glottic chink can be seen from above or below, and should be observed from both view-points.

From Voice Production in Singing and Speaking Based on Scientific Principles (Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged) by Mills, Wesley

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

The catheter should be of a size, relative to that of the glottic chink, to permit a free return-flow.

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

The respiratory rate naturally increases because of air hunger, accumulating secretions that cannot be expelled because of impaired glottic motility give signs wrongly interpreted as pneumonia.

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

Crying and possibly glottic spasm increase the difficulties.

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