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epiglottis
ep·i·glot·tis E0178300 (ĕp′ĭ-glŏt′ĭs)n. pl. ep·i·glot·tis·es or ep·i·glot·ti·des (-glŏt′ĭ-dēz′) The thin elastic cartilaginous structure located at the root of the tongue that folds over the glottis to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea during the act of swallowing.
[Greek epiglōttis : epi-, epi- + glōttis, glottis; see glottis.]
ep′i·glot′tal (-glŏt′l), ep′i·glot′tic (-glŏt′ĭk) adj.epiglottis (ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs) n, pl -tises or -tides (-tɪˌdiːz) (Anatomy) a thin cartilaginous flap that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the trachea ˌepiˈglottal, ˌepiˈglottic adjep•i•glot•tis (ˌɛp ɪˈglɒt ɪs)
n., pl. -glot•tis•es, -glot•ti•des (-ˈglɒt ɪˌdiz) a flap of cartilage behind the tongue that helps close the opening to the windpipe during swallowing. [1605–15; < Greek epiglōttís; see epi-, glottis] ep`i•glot′tal, adj. ep·i·glot·tis (ĕp′ĭ-glŏt′ĭs) A thin, triangular plate of cartilage at the base of the tongue that covers the glottis during swallowing to keep food from entering the trachea.epiglottisA cartilage flap behind the tongue that is closed during swallowing to stop food entering the larynx.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  epiglottis - a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowinggustatory organ, taste bud, tastebud - an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tonguecartilaginous structure - body structure given shape by cartilagetrachea, windpipe - membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi |
Translationsepiglottis
epiglottis (ĕp'əglŏt`ĭs): see larynxlarynx
, organ of voice in mammals. Commonly known as the voice box, the larynx is a tubular chamber about 2 in. (5 cm) high, consisting of walls of cartilage bound by ligaments and membranes, and moved by muscles. The human larynx extends from the trachea, or windpipe.
..... Click the link for more information. .epiglottis[‚ep·ə′gläd·əs] (anatomy) A flap of elastic cartilage covered by mucous membrane that protects the glottis during swallowing. epiglottis a thin cartilaginous flap that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the trachea epiglottis
epiglottis [ep″ĭ-glot´is] the lidlike cartilaginous structure overhanging the entrance to the larynx. adj., adj epiglot´tic. The muscular action of swallowing closes the opening to the trachea by placing the larynx against the epiglottis. This prevents food and drink from entering the larynx and trachea, directing it instead into the esophagus. (See Plates.) Epiglottis in a sagittal section of the head and neck. From Dorland's, 2000.ep·i·glot·tis (ep'i-glot'is), [TA] A leaf-shaped plate of elastic fibrocartilage, covered with mucous membrane, at the root of the tongue, which serves as a diverter valve over the superior aperture of the larynx during the act of swallowing; it stands erect when liquids are being swallowed but is passively bent over the aperture by solid foods being swallowed. [G. epiglōttis, fr. epi, on, + glōttis, the mouth of the windpipe] epiglottis (ĕp′ĭ-glŏt′ĭs)n. pl. epi·glottises or epi·glottides (-glŏt′ĭ-dēz′) The thin elastic cartilaginous structure located at the root of the tongue that folds over the glottis to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea during the act of swallowing.
ep′i·glot′tal (-glŏt′l), ep′i·glot′tic (-glŏt′ĭk) adj.ep·i·glot·tis (ep'i-glot'is) [TA] A leaf-shaped plate of elastic cartilage, covered with mucous membrane, at the root of the tongue, which serves as a diverter valve over the superior aperture of the larynx during the act of swallowing; it stands erect when liquids are being swallowed but is passively bent over the aperture by solid foods that are being swallowed. [G. epiglōttis, fr. epi, on, + glōttis, the mouth of the windpipe] EPIGLOTTISepiglottis (ĕp″ĭ-glŏt′ĭs) plural.epiglottides [Gr.] The uppermost cartilage of the larynx, located immediately posterior to the root of the tongue. It covers the entrance of the larynx when the individual swallows, thus preventing food or liquids from entering the airway. epiglottidean (-glŏ-tĭd′ē-ăn), adjective See: illustrationepiglottis A leaf-like cartilaginous structure, down behind the back of the tongue, which act as a kind of lid to cover the entrance to the voice-box (larynx) and prevent food or liquid entering it during the act of swallowing. Fig. 151 Epiglottis . The left-side cervical region in humans. epiglottis a thin flexible structure, made of CARTILAGE, with a leaf-like shape that guards the entrance to the larynx (the glottis) and prevents food material entering the TRACHEA during swallowing, when the larynx is moved upwards under the epiglottis.EpiglottisA leaf-like piece of cartilage extending upwards from the larynx, which can close like a lid over the trachea to prevent the airway from receiving any food or liquid being swallowed.Mentioned in: Epiglottitis, Laryngitis, Swallowing Disordersep·i·glot·tis (ep'i-glot'is) [TA] A leaf-shaped plate of elastic cartilage, covered with mucous membrane, at the root of the tongue, which serves as a diverter valve over the superior aperture of the larynx during the act of swallowing; it stands erect when liquids are being swallowed but is passively bent over the aperture by solid foods that are being swallowed. [G. epiglōttis, fr. epi, on, + glōttis, the mouth of the windpipe]epiglottis
Related to epiglottis: epiglottitisWords related to epiglottisnoun a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowingRelated Words- gustatory organ
- taste bud
- tastebud
- cartilaginous structure
- trachea
- windpipe
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