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Definition of Epiglottis
1. Noun. A flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing.
Terms within: Gustatory Organ, Taste Bud, Tastebud
Generic synonyms: Cartilaginous Structure
Group relationships: Trachea, Windpipe
Generic synonyms: Cartilaginous Structure
Group relationships: Trachea, Windpipe
Definition of Epiglottis
1. n. A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx.
Definition of Epiglottis
1. Noun. (anatomy) A cartilaginous organ in the throat of terrestrial vertebrates covering the glottis when swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea, and in Homo sapiens also a speech organ. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Epiglottis
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Medical Definition of Epiglottis
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Epiglottis
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