Associations to the word «Epiglottis»

Wiktionary

EPIGLOTTIS, noun. (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.

Dictionary definition

EPIGLOTTIS, noun. A flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle