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Vocal
Vocal (pronunciation: /ˈvoʊ.kəl/) is a term that originates from the Latin word vocalis, which means "speaking, vocal". It is related to the term vox, which means "voice". In the medical field, it is often used to refer to anything related to the voice or the vocal cords.
Etymology
The term vocal is derived from the Latin word vocalis, which means "speaking, vocal". This, in turn, is related to the Latin word vox, which means "voice".
Related Terms
- Vocal cords: These are a pair of reed-like structures located in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound. They are essential for speech and singing.
- Larynx: Also known as the voice box, this is an organ in the neck involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.
- Phonetics: This is the study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (also known as phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Speech-language pathology: This is a field of expertise practiced by a clinician known as a speech-language pathologist (SLP), also called speech and language therapist, or speech therapist. SLP is considered a "related health profession" along with audiology, optometry, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, physical therapy, and others.
- Audiology: This is a branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders. Audiologists are healthcare professionals who provide patient-centered care in the prevention, identification, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of hearing, balance, and other auditory disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vocal
- Wikipedia's article - Vocal
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