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- Word comparison: glottis vs. epiglottis
glottis vs. epiglottis
noun
Anatomy.
plural
glottises, glottidesthe opening at the upper part of the larynx, between the vocal cords.
noun
Anatomy.
plural
epiglottises, epiglottidesa thin, valvelike, cartilaginous structure that covers the glottis during swallowing, preventing the entrance of food and drink into the larynx.