epiglottic
ɪˈglɒt
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epiglottis (ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -tises, -tides | |
| a thin cartilaginous flap that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the trachea | |
| epi'glottal | |
| —adj | |
| epi'glottic | |
| —adj | |
| epiglottis (ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs) | |
| —n , pl -tises, -tides | |
| a thin cartilaginous flap that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the trachea | |
| epi'glottal | |
| —adj | |
| epi'glottic | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
epiglottis
1525, from Gk. epiglottis, from epi- "on" + glottis, from glotta, variant of glossa "tongue."
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Medical Dictionary
epiglottis ep·i·glot·tis (ěp'ĭ-glŏt'ĭs)
n. pl. ep·i·glot·tis·es or ep·i·glot·ti·des (-glŏt'ĭ-dēz')
The thin elastic cartilaginous structure located at the root of the tongue that folds over the glottis to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea during the act of swallowing.
ep'i·glot'tic adj.
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Science Dictionary
epiglottis  (ěp'ĭ-glŏt'ĭs) Pronunciation Key
A thin, triangular plate of cartilage at the base of the tongue that covers the glottis during swallowing to keep food from entering the trachea. |
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