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Epiglottis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The flap that covers the trachea during swallowing so that food does not enter the lungs. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A small cartilagenous flap-like valve that closes over the larynx during swallowing to prevent food entering the lungs. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
excludes anterior surface of epiglottis C10.1 (NCI Thesaurus/ICD)
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