epiglottis
noun
a thin, valvelike, cartilaginous structure that covers the glottis during swallowing, preventing the entrance of food and drink into the larynx.
epiglottal
-
a word derived from
epiglottis.
Example Sentences
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By the three-quarters mark in the film, the Richter level of nasal and epiglottal incidents in the room was sufficient to constitute an unofficial second soundtrack.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2014
