Definitions of EPIGLOTTIS [ˈglɒt ɪˌdiz]

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Definition of 'EPIGLOTTIS'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) epiglottis
a flap of cartilage behind the tongue that helps close the opening to the windpipe during swallowing.

Etymology: (1605–15; < Gk epiglōttís; see epi -, glottis)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) epiglottis
a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) EPIGLOTTIS
a cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx

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U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. EPIGLOTTIS
A thin leaf-shaped cartilage that is covered with LARYNGEAL MUCOSA and situated posterior to the root of the tongue and HYOID BONE. During swallowing, the epiglottis folds back over the larynx inlet thus prevents foods from entering the airway.

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