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epiglottides Definition


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epiglottis
noun
    epiglottises, epiglottides
    1. anatomy.
      In mammals: a movable flap of cartilage hanging at the back of the tongue, which closes the opening of the larynx when food or drink is being swallowed.
Derivative: epiglottal
adj
    Etymology: 17c: Greek; see glottis.



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