Uk English Meaning of epiglottis

Epiglottis

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Definitions and Meaning of epiglottis in English

Wordnet

epiglottis (n)

a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing

Webster

epiglottis (n.)

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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Epiglottis

a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowingA cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while foo

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epiglottidean => epiglottidean, epiglottic => epiglottic, epigeum => Epigae, epigeous => epigeous, epigenetic => epigenetic,