protective laryngeal reflex

pro·tec·tive la·ryn·ge·al re·flex

closure of the glottis to prevent entry of foreign substances into the respiratory tract.

protective laryngeal reflex

(prə-tĕk′tĭv)n. Closure of the glottis to prevent entry of foreign substances into the respiratory tract.

pro·tec·tive la·ryn·ge·al re·flex

(prŏ-tektiv lă-rinjē-ăl rēfleks) Closure of the glottis to prevent entry of foreign substances into the respiratory tract.

pro·tec·tive la·ryn·ge·al re·flex

(prŏ-tektiv lă-rinjē-ăl rēfleks) Glottal closure to prevent entry of foreign substances into respiratory tract.