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epiglottis

/,ɛpə'glɑtɪs/

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noun
a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
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type of:
cartilaginous structure

part of:
trachea windpipe

Definition that contains epiglottis

epiglottitis inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing