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Epiglottis

For Epiglottis we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Biology and Huntingtons Disease.

A thin flap of tissue that folds over the opening to the mammalian trachea during swallowing and prevents food from entering the trachea.

A thin piece of flexible tissue in front of the opening of the trachea that folds back over and protects the wind pipe during swallowing.

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