epiglottis

• 位于舌根部的软骨瓣膜，吞咽时盖住气管开口，防止食物或液体进入气道。

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.

   会厌

   • 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.