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Webster 1913 Edition
Epiglottis
Epˊi-glot′tis
,Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK];
ἐπί
upon + [GREEK], [GREEK], tongue. See Glottis
.] (Anat.)
A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx.