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epiglottis

/ˌep.ɪˈɡlɒt.ɪs/

Traducción: Cartílago situado en la base de la lengua que cierra la tráquea durante la deglución para evitar que los alimentos o líquidos entren en las vías respiratorias.

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noun

/ˌep.ɪˈɡlɒt.ɪs/C1formalmedical
  • esCartílago situado en la base de la lengua que cierra la tráquea durante la deglución para evitar que los alimentos o líquidos entren en las vías respiratorias.

A flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue that covers the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway.

  1. Anatomical structureC1formalmedical

    A flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue, which covers the opening of the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway.

    esEpiglotis

    • The epiglottis automatically closes when you swallow to protect your lungs.
    • Inflammation of the epiglottis can cause difficulty breathing.
    • The doctor examined the patient's epiglottis using a laryngoscope.
Formas
  • epiglottides plural form
  • epiglottises plural form
  • epiglottides' possessive plural form
  • epiglottises' possessive plural form
  • epiglottis's possessive singular form