Epiglottis

Definition:

• (n.) A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx.

Compare epiglottis with other words:

epiglottis vs. oesophagus

epiglottis vs. subepiglottic

epiglottic vs. epiglottis

epiglottis vs. trachea

epiglottis vs. vertebrate

epiglottis vs. terrestrial

cartilaginous vs. epiglottis

epiglottis vs. uvula

epiglottis vs. glottis