Translation of "epiglottis" into Italian

epiglottide, epiglottite, Epiglottide are the top translations of "epiglottis" into Italian.

epiglottis noun grammar

(anatomy) A cartilaginous organ in the throat of terrestrial vertebrates covering the glottis when swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea, and in Homo sapiens also a speech organ. [..]

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  • epiglottide

    noun feminine

    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. [..]

    Gordon choked on a cigarette whilst eating- burnt his epiglottis

    Mentre mangiava, Gordon si é soffocato con una sigaretta: si é bruciato l' epiglottide

  • epiglottite

  • Epiglottide

    thin flap in the oesophagus

    Gordon choked on a cigarette whilst eating- burnt his epiglottis

    Mentre mangiava, Gordon si é soffocato con una sigaretta: si é bruciato l' epiglottide

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    • laringe
    • siringe
    • corde vocali

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