Epiglottis Definition & Meaning

epiglottis
noun
  1. a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing

"Epiglottis" in song lyrics

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  • "And chock moves for your epiglottis"
    Mood — Secrets of the Sand (Remix)
  • "polyps base of the tongue epiglottis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "toddler with enlarged epiglottis"
    AOL — AOL

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