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epiglottis
[ ep-i-glot-is ]
noun
- a thin, valvelike, cartilaginous structure that covers the glottis during swallowing, preventing the entrance of food and drink into the larynx.
epiglottis
/ ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs /
noun
- a thin cartilaginous flap that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the trachea
epiglottis
/ ĕp′ĭ-glŏt′ĭs /
- A thin, triangular plate of cartilage at the base of the tongue that covers the glottis during swallowing to keep food from entering the trachea.
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Derived Forms
- ˌepiˈglottal, adjective
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Other Words From
- epi·glottal epi·glottic ep·i·glot·tid·e·an [ep-i-glo-, tid, -ee-, uh, n], adjective
- subep·i·glottal adjective
- subep·i·glottic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of epiglottis1
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Example Sentences
To this last statement the thyroid and cricoid cartilages and the epiglottis are exceptions, being single.
On examination the mucous membrane round the epiglottis is seen to be enormously swollen.
Chest, diaphragm, the closed epiglottis, and the raised palate all form a supply chamber for the breath.
Removal of a portion of the epiglottis occasionally gives great relief to a patient who is suffering from dysphagia.
Extrinsic localized malignant tumours which are attached to the epiglottis, or to the aryteno-epiglottic fold.
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