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epiglottis [Am ˌɛpəˈɡlɑdəs, Brit ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs] N

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The sign is caused by a thickened free edge of the epiglottis, which causes it to appear more radiopaque than normal, resembling the distal thumb. en.wikipedia.org

It does this by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the person from breathing. en.wikipedia.org

Similarly, only mammals possess a true epiglottis, although a flap of non-cartilagenous mucosa is found in a similar position in many other groups. en.wikipedia.org

People who have had their epiglottis removed because of cancer do not choke any more than when it was present. en.wikipedia.org

An important feature of the throat is the epiglottis, a flap which separates the esophagus from the trachea and prevents inhalation of food or drink. en.wikipedia.org

A laryngoscopic examination of both brothers revealed swelling of the vocal cords, and a malformed epiglottis. en.wikipedia.org

These might be called epiglottalized, since the primary constriction is at the tip of the epiglottis. en.wikipedia.org

During swallowing the epiglottis tilts backwards to prevent food from going down the larynx. en.wikipedia.org

Infection can cause the epiglottis to obstruct or completely close off the windpipe. en.wikipedia.org

Humans have taste receptors on taste buds (gustatory calyculi) and other areas including the upper surface of the tongue and the epiglottis. en.wikipedia.org

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