Translation of "epiglottis" into Portuguese

epiglote, Epiglote, laringe are the top translations of "epiglottis" into Portuguese.

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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  • epiglote

    noun feminine

    an organ [..]

    Advance the blade to the epiglottis, then lift.

    Desça a lâmina até a epiglote e desvie.

  • Epiglote

    thin flap in the oesophagus

    Advance the blade to the epiglottis, then lift.

    Desça a lâmina até a epiglote e desvie.

  • laringe

    noun feminine

  • Less frequent translations

    • siringe
    • corda vocal

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