epiglottic Synonyms
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epiglottic Meaning
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epiglottic (a.)
Pertaining to, or connected with, the epiglottis.
epiglottic Sentence Examples
- The epiglottic flap, a small cartilage located at the top of the larynx, helps to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing.
- Epiglottic inversion, a rare condition, occurs when the epiglottis folds inward during swallowing, obstructing the airway.
- Epiglottic cysts, small, fluid-filled sacs, can form on the epiglottis, causing difficulty swallowing and breathing.
- Epiglottic edema, swelling of the epiglottis, can be caused by an infection, an allergic reaction, or a trauma.
- Epiglottic cancer, a rare form of head and neck cancer, affects the cells of the epiglottis.
- Epiglottic valleculae, small depressions on either side of the epiglottis, help to direct food and liquid into the esophagus during swallowing.
- Epiglottic tonsillectomy, the surgical removal of the epiglottis, is sometimes performed to treat epiglottic cancer or other conditions.
- Epiglottic sensation refers to the sensations experienced in the epiglottis, such as touch, pain, and temperature.
- Epiglottic reflexes, such as the cough reflex and the gag reflex, help to protect the airway from foreign objects.
- Epiglottic anatomy refers to the structure and function of the epiglottis and the surrounding structures.
FAQs About the word epiglottic
Pertaining to, or connected with, the epiglottis.
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No antonyms found.
The epiglottic flap, a small cartilage located at the top of the larynx, helps to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing.
Epiglottic inversion, a rare condition, occurs when the epiglottis folds inward during swallowing, obstructing the airway.
Epiglottic cysts, small, fluid-filled sacs, can form on the epiglottis, causing difficulty swallowing and breathing.
Epiglottic edema, swelling of the epiglottis, can be caused by an infection, an allergic reaction, or a trauma.
