This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: ENT
In thyroplasty type 2, vocal cord is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Lateralized, B. Medialized, C. Shoerned, D. Lengthened
A: Lateralized
Answer: A: Lateralized 
Explanation: Isshiki divided thyroplasty procedures into 4 categories to produce functional alteration of vocal cords: Type 1 : Medial displacement of vocal cord (done by injection of gel foam/Teflon paste) Type 2 : Lateral displacement of cord (done to improve the airway) Type 3 : Shoening (relax) the cord, to lower the pitch (gender transformation from female to male) Type 4 : Lengthening (tightening) the cord, to elevate the pitch (gender transformation from male to female)