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Synonyms for epiglottis in English

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epiglottis:
- epiglottis

English

Detailed Synonyms for epiglottis in English

epiglottis:

epiglottis [the ~] noun

the epiglottis
the epiglottis
- epiglottis [the ~] noun
the epiglottis

– a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing ¹
the epiglottis
– a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing ¹
- epiglottis [the ~] noun

Related Words for "epiglottis":

epiglottides, epiglottises

Alternate Synonyms for "epiglottis":

cartilaginous structure

Related Definitions for "epiglottis":

a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing¹

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