Epiglottis :
epiglotis
Synonyms :
Uvula, Epiglottis
English Meaning :
(Noun : A flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing)
(Noun : A flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing)
Example : The epiglottis is a flap of muscular tissue that closes off the entry to your voice box when you swallow.
The epiglottis is a flap of muscular tissue that closes off the entry to your voice box when you swallow.