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epiglottis

n.[解]会厌

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epiglottis为短语/超纲词汇

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名词复数:epiglottises 形容词:epiglottal

epiglottis


/,epɪ'glɒtɪs; ,ɛpə`ˇlɑtɪs/
n (anatomy 解) thin flap of tissue at the back of the tongue that covers the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food or drink from entering the lungs 会厌.

epiglottis


n[C]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Modern Latin;Origin:Greek, from epi- ( EPICENTER) + glottis ( GLOTTIS)]
the piece of flesh that hangs down at the back of your throat