Translation of "epiglottis" into Polish

nagłośnia, krtań, larynx are the top translations of "epiglottis" into Polish.

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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  • nagłośnia

    noun feminine masculine

    an organ [..]

    First, there is the epiglottis, a small trapdoor that blocks entry to the lungs when you swallow food.

    Pierwszą ich osłonę stanowi nagłośnia, mała klapka zamykająca wejście do krtani w czasie połykania pokarmu.

  • krtań

    noun feminine

  • larynx

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