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14 February, 19:22

What's the literal meaning of epiglottis

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  1. 14 February, 19:27
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    Noun

    a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
  2. 14 February, 19:35
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    The literal meaning of epiglottis is a thin structure that covers the glottis when swallowing, which prevents the allowance of food in to the larynx.
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