epiglottis
epi·glot·tis
noun \-ˈglä-təs\Definition of EPIGLOTTIS
: a thin plate of flexible cartilage in front of the glottis that folds back over and protects the glottis during swallowing
See Origin of EPIGLOTTIS
New Latin, from Greek epiglōttis, from epi- + glōttis glottis
First Known Use: 15th century
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