epiglottis
noun
a thin, valvelike, cartilaginous structure that covers the glottis during swallowing, preventing the entrance of food and drink into the larynx.
epiglottic
-
a word derived from
epiglottis.
Example Sentences
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Soft ground prevented her from running in the Cheveley Park, while an "epiglottic entrapment" ruled her out of the Guineas.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 9, 2010
However, his epiglottic difficulties vanished as he caught up his cap and dashed out of the house.
From Sube Cane by Edward Bellamy Partridge
