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epiglottitis

/ˌep.ɪ.ɡlɒˈtaɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/ˌep.ɪ.ɡlɒˈtaɪ.tɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением надгортанника, обычно проявляющееся лихорадкой, сильной болью в горле и затруднением глотания.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the epiglottis, typically presenting with fever, severe sore throat, and difficulty swallowing.

uncountable

  1. Inflammation of the epiglottisC2formalmedical

    A serious medical condition involving swelling of the epiglottis, often causing fever, severe throat pain, and trouble swallowing.

    ruВоспаление надгортанника

    • The child was hospitalized with epiglottitis and needed immediate treatment.
    • Symptoms of epiglottitis include a high fever and difficulty swallowing.
    • Vaccination can help prevent certain types of epiglottitis.
Forms
  • epiglottitides plural form
  • epiglottitises plural form
  • epiglottitides' possessive plural form
  • epiglottitises' possessive plural form
  • epiglottitis's possessive singular form